PRODUCT REVIEW
EltaMD UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
Show more
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $35.00
More options from: $35.00
Price as of 11/5/2023 1:35 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Blue Lizard - Australian Mineral Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin, SPF 50+, Stick
Price: $8.99
Find out more
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
39% -
59%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Perfect for at home or reapplication on the road, this water-resistant, all-mineral SPF 50+ formula absorbs quickly, blends easily and works for all skin tones without leaving a white cast, and with broad-spectrum and antioxidant protection against UVA (aging), UVB (burning) and HEV (high energy visible or blue light) rays, you can feel confident with every swipe.
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
helianthus annuus seed wax
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
butyloctyl salicylate
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| EltaMD - UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ | Blue Lizard - Australian Mineral Sunscreen - Sensitive Skin, SPF 50+, Stick |  Coppertone - Pure & Simple SPF 50 Stick Sunscreen, OZ |  Salt & Stone - SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen Stick |  Bare Republic - Mineral Sunscreen & Sunblock Face Stick with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50, Vanilla Coco |  Kosas - DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 |  ATTITUDE - Baby & Kids Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF30 |  Beauty by Earth - Mineral Sunscreen Stick - SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Stick Made with Organic Ingredients, Best Sun Protection Travel Sunscreen Face and Body, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Water Resistant |  Nuori - Mineral Defence Face and Body SPF 30 | holifrog 810 - SOLAR Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 |  Colorescience - Total Protection™ No-Show™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
34%
|
31%
|
31%
|
30%
|
30%
|
29%
|
29%
|
29%
|
29%
|
29%
| |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Show more
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
butyloctyl salicylate
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
zinc oxide
39% -
59%
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
helianthus annuus seed wax
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl nonanoate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyloctyl salicylate, Lauryl laurate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Mica, Behenyl behenate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Oryzanol, Ethyl ferulate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Silica
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Antioxidant activity of gamma-oryzanol: Mechanism of action and its effect on oxidative stability of pharmaceutical oils
- Skin Anti-aging Assays of Proanthocyanidin Rich Red Rice Extract, Oryzanol and Other Phenolic Compounds
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology