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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 versus EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen .

Published on June 09, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
46
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

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.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 1.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient

We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 7.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 8.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 9.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 12.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 13.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 18.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 21.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 21 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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xena

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

my go to SPF in the morning! very soft and doesn’t make me greasy as the day progresses. I definitely prefer this over the “physical” version.

EltaMD, Inc UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen 31 ingredients

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