Tula Skincare Ultimate Sun Serum PentaPeptide Sunscreen 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 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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
Tula Skincare Ultimate Sun Serum PentaPeptide Sunscreen SPF 50 78 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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Tula Skincare Ultimate Sun Serum PentaPeptide Sunscreen SPF 50 78 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Emollient
Pentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientResveratrol
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingInulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLithothamnion Calcareum Powder
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMannitol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Nylon-12
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventPropylene Carbonate
SolventRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 5%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Triolein, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, Pentapeptide-21, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Zinc Sulfate, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Diatomaceous Earth, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Mica, Nylon-12, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, CI 77891
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.
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 WaterLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidButylene 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.
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Tula Skincare Ultimate Sun Serum PentaPeptide Sunscreen SPF 50 78 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
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Tula Skincare Ultimate Sun Serum PentaPeptide Sunscreen SPF 50 78 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients
Feels SO comfortable on the skin, I want to keep using it. I also love that it's FA safe. But it pills after I blend out concealer with a sponge and I wonder how much of it is still on my face after that. It's supposed to be good for sensitive skin and while it's actually calming for my skin overall after I put it on, it also irritates the skin around my eyes - at the end of the day, there's Show more
No for me.
I actually really enjoy the consistency. It glides really nicely but oh my lord this thing PILLS like no other. It doesn’t matter if I rub, gently pat it in, or wait however amount of time after my moisturizer; it will pill making it especially impossible to wear under makeup.
