Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 versus Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 .
Last updated on October 24, 2023. Published on June 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
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 • CI 77492
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.8% • Titanium Dioxide 4% • Zinc Oxide 15.2% • Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Glycerin • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Alcohol • Methyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Alumina • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Aluminum Hydroxide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lysine • Propylene Carbonate • Hyaluronic Acid • Silanetriol • Magnesium Chloride • Citric Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Sorbic Acid • BHT • Tocopherol • Ultramarines • CI 77492 • Mica
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 HyaluronateEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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!
Learn more about WaterEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidEltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Beige 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.
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EltaMD, Inc UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 19 ingredients
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
Initially, the texture feels too thick and the tint too dark, but it blends well and feels...
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
Initially, the texture feels too thick and the tint too dark, but it blends well and feels lighter shortly after putting it on. However, I am someone lucky enough to have only had maybe a dozen zits in my life total and this made even my dry skin break out after a few weeks of consistent use. Might be a good option if you were to alternate it with other products or if you have a deeper cleansing routine, which I don’t due to my dry skin and lack of makeup wearing.
Chanel CC Cream Super Active Complete Correction Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 40 ingredients
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