EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Versus CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 versus CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 .

Last updated on October 02, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

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

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30

Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen Canadian Brand Canada

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 50 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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

At a glance

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 50 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter

Mineral UV Filter

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

BHA

Vitamin E

Exfoliators (2)

Niacinamide

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (3)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 50 ingredients

Zinc Oxide 9% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Water • Petrolatum • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyisobutene • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyether-1 • Citric Acid • Oleth-3 Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Titanium Dioxide 5.5% • Zinc Oxide 10% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isohexadecane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Triethylhexanoin • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Triethanolamine • Silica • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Stearic Acid • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Sodium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholesterol • Aluminum Stearate • Alumina • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77492 • Phenoxyethanol • P-Anisic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Propylene Carbonate • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Zinc Oxide

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

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 14.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 19.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

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