EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 Versus HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++
Updated on June 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 20 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 20 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl 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
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Iron Oxides, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialArginine
Masking
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Nylon-12
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Caffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCeteareth-25
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melanin
Skin ProtectingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Triacetate
Parfum
Masking
Simethicone
Emollient
Oxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Arginine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide, Hexylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Nylon-12, Myristyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Ferulate, Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Physalis Angulata Extract, Ceteareth-25, Caprylyl Glycol, Melanin, Myristyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alumina, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine Hcl, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Panthenyl Triacetate, Parfum, Simethicone, Oxothiazolidine, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Ethyl Linoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 AcetateWater. 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!
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