EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44
Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30
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EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Versus Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on May 11, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Ingredient Info

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EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 11 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 11 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant
2 / 0 Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

Alumina

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Silicon Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Iron Oxides

Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides

Solar Defence SPF 30

Alpha-Arbutin 5%

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Zinc Oxide 4.5%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Titanium Dioxide 2.8%

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cera Alba

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pearl Powder

Collagen

Moisturising
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Alpha-Arbutin 5%, Zinc Oxide 4.5%, Titanium Dioxide 2.8%, Water, Cera Alba, Hyaluronic Acid, Pearl Powder, Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44
10
10
10
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Solar Defence SPF 30
10
10
10
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disliked
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When to use

EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 11 ingredients

40 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
98% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
21 Routines
90% use in am
10% use in pm
95% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients

2.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Broke Me Out 100%

Bea Skincare Solar Defence SPF 30 11 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 100%
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