ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
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ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless 39 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 10.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventParfum
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide 10.7%, Water, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Silica, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Nylon-12, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Parfum, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-8, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercetin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Titanium Dioxide 7%, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 77492, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Water, Quercetin, Sodium Hydroxide, Thioctic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 OxideWater. 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless 39 ingredients
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ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless 39 ingredients
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