7
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 vs EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50
Comparing EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 versus EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30
vs
Product 2
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50
19
Unique to EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30
16
Unique to EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 7 ingredients in common. EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 has 19 unique ingredients while EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 has 16.
Skin Safety Profile
13%
Comedogenic
15 rated
91%
Safe
22 rated
19%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
14 rated
95%
Safe
22 rated
15%
Irritant
20 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (7)
1
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30
DimethiconeCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRTocopherolCSIREthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRPetrolatumCSIRIsopropyl PalmitateCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRCetearyl GlucosideCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRPolyether-1CSIRCitric AcidCSIROleth-3 PhosphateCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIRVitamin ECSIROctinoxateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50
Butyloctyl SalicylateCSIRCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRIsododecaneCSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRAcacia Senegal GumCSIRPolysilicone-11CSIRXanthan GumCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRSqualaneCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRSodium HydroxideCSIROctocryleneCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 better than EltaMD UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 and UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 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, UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 or UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 and UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 and UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either UV Lotion Broad Spectrum Plus SPF 30 or UV Sheer Broad‐Spectrum + SPF 50.
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