EltaMD UV Aox Mist vs The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Long Lasting Sunscreen SPF 50 & PA++++

EltaMD

The Derma Co

A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

Sunscreen

21 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

INR 149.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Zinc Oxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Isohexadecane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

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Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Titanium Dioxide
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Antiperspirant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →