4
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 vs EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
Comparing EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 versus EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
12
Unique to EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47
16
Unique to EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
EltaMD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. 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 Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 has 16.
Skin Safety Profile
9%
Comedogenic
11 rated
100%
Safe
13 rated
8%
Irritant
12 rated
Based on 13 rated ingredient s
10%
Comedogenic
10 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 (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 Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRIsopropyl PalmitateCSIRCetearyl 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 Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 for sensitive skin?
By comparing UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and UV Spray 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, UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 or UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 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 Spray Sunscreen SPF 46.
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