EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 40

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus Clearstem Skincare Youaresunshine Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+

Sunscreen

American Brand

Updated on March 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 40 21 ingredients

Clearstem Skincare Youaresunshine Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 31 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 40 21 ingredients

Clearstem Skincare Youaresunshine Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 31 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 40

Water

Skin Conditioning

Petrolatum

Emollient

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Oleth-3 Phosphate

2 / 2

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyisobutene

Cetearyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Emollient

Polyether-1

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative

Citric Acid

Buffering

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Iron Oxides

Youaresunshine Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide 21%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Astringent

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Antimicrobial

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract

Antioxidant

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant

Olea Europaea Bud Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Phytate

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Masking

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking

0-2 / 0 Oil Icon

Helianthus Annuus Flower

Skin Conditioning

Silica

Abrasive

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Iron Oxides

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.