HELIOCARE Age Active Fluid SPF 50 Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Updated on November 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
HELIOCARE Age Active Fluid SPF 50 60 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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HELIOCARE Age Active Fluid SPF 50 60 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientPhenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Pullulan
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
PEG-8
HumectantDisodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Trisiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Phenethyl Benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Plankton Extract, Urea, Trehalose, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Algin, Pullulan, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylpropanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Potassium Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronateTocopheryl 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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HELIOCARE Age Active Fluid SPF 50 60 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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