Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ versus Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ .
Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on April 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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 Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 22% • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Nonanoate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Lauryl Laurate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Mica • Behenyl Behenate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Oryzanol • Ethyl Ferulate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Bisabolol • Tocopherol • Silica
Zinc Oxide 20% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Behenyl Behenate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Squalane • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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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 Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.
This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera CeraEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Behenyl Behenate.
EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ 15 ingredients
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EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
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