EltaMD UV Daily vs The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Oil-Free Matte Gel for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin In Vivo Tested (ISO 24444:2019 Certified

EltaMD

The Derma Co

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

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

Sunscreen

19 ingredients

40 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

No retailer listed yet

Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Petrolatum
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth-3 Phosphate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth-3 Phosphate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20

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Zinc Oxide
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate (in both products)
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Isopropyl Palmitate
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
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Cleansing
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Triethanolamine
Cleansing
2 / 0
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Tapioca Starch
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →