EltaMD UV Sport SPF 50 vs Coppertone Kids Roll-On Sunscreen SPF 50

EltaMD

Coppertone

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

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

Sunscreen

18 ingredients

22 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Zinc Oxide

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Beeswax, Isopropyl Palmitate
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.
Beeswax, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Synthetic Beeswax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Palmitate

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Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
0 / —
Isopropyl Palmitate (in both products)
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
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
Sodium Sulfate
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
CI 42090
Colorant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones

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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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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Isopropyl Palmitate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
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Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone is a silicone.
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