EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Versus COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Cucumber
Updated on February 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Cucumber 46 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Cucumber 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 2.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 1.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellyl Acetate
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Decanal
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning3-Hexenol
Masking
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Hexyl Acetate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Nerol
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.75%, Homosalate 2.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 1.5%, Octocrylene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Citronellyl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Decanal, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Dimethylheptenal, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-Hexenol, Hexenyl Acetate, Hexyl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Nerol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysilicone-11, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Squalane, Triethyl Citrate, Tropolone, Water, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
COOLA Classic Face Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Cucumber 46 ingredients
Reviews
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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 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 Show more
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.
