EltaMD

EltaMD Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45

Name: EltaMD - Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45
Brand: EltaMD

SPF 45Efficacy90/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter·

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Works for

Sun protection

SPF 45 · 1 UV filter

Broad spectrum

SPF 45Broad spectrumMineral filtersWater-resistant

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant~39–59%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

Works well

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

No flagged irritants in our database

Low risk

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide~39–59%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

More about Zinc oxide

Water~11–16%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Zinc oxide, Water

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Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	EltaMDBroad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45YOUR PRODUCT	Drunk ElephantUmbra Sheer Daily Defence SPF30	Derma EAntioxidant Natural Sunscreen BODY SPF 30	NeutrogenaSheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30
Match	—	42%	42%	42%
Price	—	$42.78	$30.57	—
Shared key ingredients	—	1 of 1	1 of 1	1 of 1
Key difference	—	Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Cetyl Dimethicone
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
SPF	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "EltaMD - Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Protection Water SPF 45" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.