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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium versus EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 .

Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on September 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or 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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
36

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 25.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium contains this as ingredient number 20.

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium contains this as ingredient number 24.

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 23.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium contains this as ingredient number 34.

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium contains this as ingredient number 37.

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium 39 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 2 ratings

EltaMD, Inc UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF 36 31 ingredients

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