2
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 vs EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46
Comparing EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 versus EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45
vs
Product 2
EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46
0
Unique to EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45
17
Unique to EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 has 0 unique ingredients while EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 has 17.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
2 rated
100%
Safe
2 rated
0%
Irritant
2 rated
Based on 2 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
11 rated
88%
Safe
17 rated
25%
Irritant
16 rated
Based on 17 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45
All ingredients are shared with Product 2.
2
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRNiacinamideCSIROctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRLactic AcidCSIROleth-3 PhosphateCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIROctinoxateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 better than EltaMD Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 and Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 or Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 and Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 and Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 or Skincare UV Clear Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 46.
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