20
Shared Ingredients
EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 vs EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
Comparing EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 versus EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
1
Unique to EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
0
Unique to EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 20 ingredients in common. EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 has 1 unique ingredient while EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 has 0.
Skin Safety Profile
9%
Comedogenic
11 rated
89%
Safe
18 rated
24%
Irritant
17 rated
Based on 18 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 (20)
Zinc OxideCSIREthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRWaterCSIRIsopropyl PalmitateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIROleth-3 PhosphateCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRCetearyl GlucosideCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPolyether-1CSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRCitric AcidCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIROctinoxateCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45
2
Ingredients — Unique to EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46
All ingredients are shared with Product 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EltaMD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 better than EltaMD UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46 for sensitive skin?
By comparing UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 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 Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 or UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 and UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 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 Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45 or UV Spray Sunscreen SPF 46.
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