Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ Versus EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 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 dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Polysilicone-11
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Water, Tapioca Starch, Polysilicone-11, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Butylene Glycol, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Zinc Gluconate, Glycerin, Oleanolic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Glucoside, C20-22 Alcohols, Laureth-12, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Zinc Oxide 9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyether-1
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide 9%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyether-1, Citric 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.
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. 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.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSodium 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 HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 43 ingredients
Worked great with my oily T zone
