EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 - Tinted Versus Colorescience Tint du Soleil SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation
Updated on June 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 23 ingredients
Colorescience Tint du Soleil SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation 56 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 Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 23 ingredients
Colorescience Tint du Soleil SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Polyacrylate-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 9%, Titanium Dioxide 7%, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Alumina, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactis Lipida
Emollient
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFarnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Lactis Lipida, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Dimethiconol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Jojoba Esters, Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, BHT, Sodium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Linalool, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AluminaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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 OxideIngredient Ratings
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EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 23 ingredients
Colorescience Tint du Soleil SPF 30 UV Protective Foundation 56 ingredients
