EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Versus Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Water Veil SPF 50+
Updated on March 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, 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
Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Water Veil SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
About this product
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Water Veil SPF 50+ 42 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
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
C15-19 Alkane
SolventIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientHydroxytyrosol
BleachingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocophersolan
Antioxidant
Butyl Methacrylate/Acryoyloxy Pg Methacrylate Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDecyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diisopropyl Adipate, Alcohol Denat., Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, C15-19 Alkane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lecithin, Hydroxytyrosol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocophersolan, Butyl Methacrylate/Acryoyloxy Pg Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxycinnamateWater. 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 WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Water Veil SPF 50+ 42 ingredients
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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.
