M-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46
Updated on June 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
M-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 40 31 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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M-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 40 31 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Homosalate 14.5%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHomosalate 14.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Isododecane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer, Triacontanyl Pvp, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl 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
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Iron Oxides, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate yet.
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.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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M-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 40 31 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Tinted SPF 46 20 ingredients
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