2
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 vs EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Comparing EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 versus EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 — 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
0
Unique to EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45
19
Unique to EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 has 19.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
2 rated
100%
Safe
2 rated
0%
Irritant
2 rated
Based on 2 rated ingredient s
9%
Comedogenic
11 rated
89%
Safe
18 rated
24%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 18 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRIsopropyl PalmitateCSIRPotassium StearateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIROleth-3 PhosphateCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRCetearyl GlucosideCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPolyether-1CSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRCitric AcidCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIROctinoxateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 better than EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45 and UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45, 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45. 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 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 UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45.
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