Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 versus EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 .
Last updated on January 21, 2024. Published on April 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 84 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 84 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 16% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Coconut Alkanes • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract • Ferulic Acid • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Quercetin • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthophylls • Sucrose • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lecithin • Polyglutamic Acid • Tapioca Starch • Calcium Gluconate • Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer • Triheptanoin • Xanthan Gum • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • C13-15 Alkane • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Isostearyl Lactate • Triethyl Citrate • Sodium Chloride • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Gluconolactone • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Aluminum PCA • Benzophenone • Butoxyethanol • BHA • BHT • Carbon Black • Tar Oil • Ethanolamine • Formaldehyde • Hydroquinone • Anisyl Acetate • Methoxyethanol • Methyl Ethylcellulose • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Paraffinum Liquidum • Benzophenone-3 • Sodium Paraben • Petrolatum • Diethyl Phthalate • Polyacrylamide • Resorcinol • Retinyl Palmitate • Styrene • Tea-Sulfate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Talc • Toluene • Triclocarban • Acetone • Acrylonitrile • Benzalkonium Chloride • Bisphenol A Bis-Ether • EDTA • Methyl Niacinamide Chloride • Polytetrafluoroethylene Acetoxypropyl Betaine • Butyloctanoic Acid • Ceramide AP • Peg-4 • Dioxolane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Zinc Oxide 9% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Water • Cyclomethicone • Niacinamide • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lactic Acid • Oleth-3 Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideDr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneDr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 43.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 84.
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 84 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 84 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 84 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Feels SO comfortable on the skin, I want to keep using it. I also love that it's FA safe. But it pills after I blend out concealer with a sponge and I wonder how much of it is still on my face after that. It's supposed to be good for...
Feels SO comfortable on the skin, I want to keep using it. I also love that it's FA safe. But it pills after I blend out concealer with a sponge and I wonder how much of it is still on my face after that. It's supposed to be good for sensitive skin and while it's actually calming for my skin overall after I put it on, it also irritates the skin around my eyes - at the end of the day, there's always tiny little red bumps and I need to apply either LRP Cicaplast or Uriage Bariederm-Cica on that area before bed so that they go away by the next morning. I'm tired of doing this every day. I'm changing it to Bea Skincare sunscreen as soon as possible (had my eye on it for some time because the INCI seems so clean) and giving this to my less sensitive boyfriend.
EDIT: tried Bea sunscreen and didn't work out :/
No for me.
I actually really enjoy the consistency. It glides really nicely but oh my lord this thing PILLS like no other. It doesn’t matter if I rub, gently pat it in, or wait however amount of time after my moisturizer; it will pill...
No for me.
I actually really enjoy the consistency. It glides really nicely but oh my lord this thing PILLS like no other. It doesn’t matter if I rub, gently pat it in, or wait however amount of time after my moisturizer; it will pill making it especially impossible to wear under makeup.
Feels very nice on bare skin but could not find a moisturizer it would work well over. Every product I tried it with caused it to pill up. It also took forever to dry down and is pretty expensive. Wouldn’t buy again.
Feels very nice on bare skin but could not find a moisturizer it would work well over. Every product I tried it with caused it to pill up. It also took forever to dry down and is pretty expensive. Wouldn’t buy again.
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