Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 versus EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 .
Published on May 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
Octocrylene 4% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Water • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Isohexadecane • Beeswax • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Chloride
Zinc Oxide 9% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Hexyl Laurate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cera Alba • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxideWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcetateWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWalgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
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Walgreens Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 21 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50 18 ingredients
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