StepOK Elta MD UV Sport SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Water Resistant Sunscreen
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow zinc dose
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Zinc oxide~10–15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxideWater~3.2–4.7%
Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Water, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| StepOKElta MD UV Sport SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Water Resistant SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | Derma ENatural Mineral Facial Sunscreen, SPF 30 | NeutrogenaSheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | AveenoPositively Mineral Sensitive Skin Daily Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50 Sheer Sunscreen for Face & Body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $29.90 | $10.39 | $15.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Cetyl Dimethicone | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"StepOK - Elta MD UV Sport SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Water Resistant Sunscreen" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
Sunscreen filters
This product 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 product 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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