EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 - Bottle

Name: EltaMD - UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 - Bottle
Brand: EltaMD

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Efficacy90/100

medium

Works for:

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Zinc oxide9Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5Beeswax23% - 35%

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Product Summary

We believe that "EltaMD - UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 - Bottle" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 28.00$ up to 53.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Zinc Oxide Natural mineral compound that works as a sunscreen agent by reflecting and scattering UVA and UVB rays Octinoxate Organic compound that helps increase UV protection Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Antioxidant that reduces free radicals to help diminish the visible signs of aging Full Ingredients List

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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

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).

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

Zinc oxide9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dermatone Face and Body Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 | Reef Safe, Moisturizing | UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection | Mid-Size 2.0 oz Package, TSA Travel Friendly

Source: Walmart

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cetyl dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

Cetyl dimethicone3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Beeswax23% - 35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Hydrogenated castor oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Butylene glycol6% - 9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Isopropyl palmitate0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Hexyl laurate1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Key Actives

Zinc oxide9%

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Beeswax23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Cetyl dimethicone3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

Potential irritants

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%

Irritation risk:

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Disodium edta0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Hexyl laurate1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Hydrogenated castor oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Isopropyl palmitate0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Tocopheryl acetate0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl palmitate0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

All ingredients

Zinc oxide9%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%

Irritation risk:

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:

Beeswax23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Butylene glycol6% - 9%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Cetyl dimethicone3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Disodium edta0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Hexyl laurate1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Hydrogenated castor oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Isopropyl palmitate0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Water0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Sodium chloride0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

Tocopheryl acetate0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Triethoxycaprylylsilane0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Beeswax, Butylene glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Isopropyl palmitate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Water, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 - Bottle

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Key actives

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Irritation risk

What our users say

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

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Finish

Texture

White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

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