Blue Lizard
Sensitive SunscreenEltaMD
UV Sport SPF 50A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Stearic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Beeswax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Beeswax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Beeswax, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
5 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hexyl Laurate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Hexyl Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hexyl Laurate →Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate →Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Cetyl Dimethicone →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Beeswax
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Beeswax →
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