7
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 vs EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
Comparing EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 versus EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50
vs
Product 2
EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
16
Unique to EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50
13
Unique to EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 7 ingredients in common. EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 has 16 unique ingredients while EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 has 13.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
14 rated
95%
Safe
22 rated
15%
Irritant
20 rated
Based on 22 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 (7)
1
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50
OctocryleneCSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRIsododecaneCSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6CSIRAcacia Senegal GumCSIRPolysilicone-11CSIRXanthan GumCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRSqualaneCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 better than EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 for sensitive skin?
By comparing UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 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 Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 or UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 and UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do UV Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 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 Sheer Broad Spectrum + Serum SPF 50 or UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46.
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