4
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 vs EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Comparing EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 versus EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
12
Unique to EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47
17
Unique to EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Both products have a similar comedogenic profile (9% of rated ingredients score ≥ 3). EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 4 ingredients in common. EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 has 12 unique ingredients while EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 has 17.
Skin Safety Profile
9%
Comedogenic
11 rated
100%
Safe
13 rated
8%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 13 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 (4)
1
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47
DimethiconeCSIRUnspecified form of vitamin cCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIROctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCSIRLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCSIRDimethicone/Peg-10/15 CrosspolymerCSIRAscorbyl PalmitateCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRSilicaCSIRDerivative of vitamin CCSIR
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 AcetateCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIROctinoxateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 better than EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 for sensitive skin?
By comparing UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 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, UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 or UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 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 UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 or UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45.
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