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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 versus EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on February 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen Swedish Brand Sweden
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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
25
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 1.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 4.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 10.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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.

Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 12.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

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Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 16.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 17.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.

7

This helper ingredient is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is created from coconut alcohol.

Surfactants help reduce surface tension while emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating.

Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 18.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Idun Minerals All-in-one Face Cream Solstråle SPF25 contains this as ingredient number 25.

EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

28% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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