EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ Versus COSRX Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Updated on June 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.
Ingredient Info
EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
COSRX Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 30 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
EltaMD, Inc UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
COSRX Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22%
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide 22%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl Laurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Mica, Behenyl Behenate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryzanol, Ethyl Ferulate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Silica
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Candelilla Wax Esters
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Homosalate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Candelilla Wax Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
