Name: EltaMD - UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 36
Brand: EltaMD

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 20.15%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits UVA/UVB ProtectionBrightens and enhances luminosityTransparent Zinc Oxide formulationContains antioxidants to combat skin-aging free radicalsColor correcting sunscreen hides imperfections and evens skin toneSun Protection with built-in color correctionMinimizes the appearance of dark spots and helps even skin tone while protecting your skin from the sunPrevents sunburn skin

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

niacinamide 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

lactic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits UVA/UVB ProtectionBrightens and enhances luminosityTransparent Zinc Oxide formulationContains antioxidants to combat skin-aging free radicalsColor correcting sunscreen hides imperfections and evens skin toneSun Protection with built-in color correctionMinimizes the appearance of dark spots and helps even skin tone while protecting your skin from the sunPrevents sunburn skin

Source: Bluemercury

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).

niacinamide 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

lactic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This all-mineral sunscreen brightens and hydrates skin for a dewy, healthy glow.

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera fruit extract, isopropyl myristate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

cocos nucifera fruit extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

niacinamide 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

bisabolol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Potential irritants

zingiber officinale root extract 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 2.2% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 2.2% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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zinc oxide 20.15%

Irritation risk:

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

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

coco-caprylate/caprate 6.4% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ethyl macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl nonanoate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecyl oleate, Sodium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Isostearic acid, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactic acid, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ergothioneine, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		83%	88%	88%	86%	86%	85%	85%	85%	85%	84%	83%
SPF	SPF 36	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: betaine butyloctyl salicylate +8 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: glycogen titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate chondrus crispus extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: lactic acid ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: niacinamide cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil +9 more	Common: niacinamide zinc oxide +2 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide zinc oxide Other: adenosine panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +7 more
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Potential Irritants	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +48 more

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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