Facial Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:06 pm

After a little more research, would appreciate feedback on the following:

Obagi Medical Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50 is Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10.5%.

Mustela High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50

Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)

EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum, SPF 45 Zinc Oxide (9%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

Eltamd UV Physical SPF 41 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Titanium Dioxoide (7.0)

What is the biggest difference between each of the Eltamd Products?

Going with Neutrogena Pure and Free Liquid SPF 50 for body coverage.

Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:18 am

I use this, it is gentle on my skin, just not crazy about the tint added, it makes my skin look pasty.

Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:19 am

carpar wrote:

I use this, it is gentle on my skin, just not crazy about the tint added, it makes my skin look pasty.

The Eltamd 41 is the sunscreen I am referring to.

Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:05 am

Thanks for the feedback. What's confusing is the real difference between:

Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)

EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum, SPF 45 Zinc Oxide (9%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

Eltamd UV Physical SPF 41 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Titanium Dioxoide (7.0)

Can you elaborate why you like the Physical version over the Clear, Pure, or Shield?

Is Pure or Physical best for someone with sensitive skin given the lack of Octinoxate?

carpar wrote:

I use this, it is gentle on my skin, just not crazy about the tint added, it makes my skin look pasty.

The Eltamd 41 is the sunscreen I am referring to.

free skin care · Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:22 am

lawnboy wrote:

Is Pure or Physical best for someone with sensitive skin given the lack of Octinoxate?

Physical (TD, ZO) only is best for sensitive skin.

Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:53 am

It appears though Pure which has a 1 rating on ewf.org and Physical which was rated a 2, both have the same sunscreen ingredients?

Saw one of the reviews on Amazon.com that Pure actually has a tint? Definitely don't want that, I need something that will be applied and have no residue.

It is better to get something with a Zinc Oxide and TITANIUM DIOXIDE compared to Zinc and OCTINOXATE. I am surprised then the number of Obagi and EltaMD sunscreens that contain OCTINOXATE.

GirlieGirl wrote:

lawnboy wrote:

Is Pure or Physical best for someone with sensitive skin given the lack of Octinoxate?

Physical (TD, ZO) only is best for sensitive skin.

free skin care · Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:57 am

lawnboy wrote:

It is better to get something with a Zinc Oxide and TITANIUM DIOXIDE compared to Zinc and OCTINOXATE. I am surprised then the number of Obagi and EltaMD sunscreens that contain OCTINOXATE.

I think a lot of sunscreens use octinoxate because it is easier to get a "cosmetically elegant" feel with it then with just ZO but that doesn't mean it is better for you. But a lot of people won't use a sunscreen that they don't like the "feel of" on their face so it gives them a choice.

I do use the Elta MD physical 41 and I like it but it definitely has a tint to it.

Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:29 pm

Thanks for the clarification. Definitely cannot use anything with a tint so that disqualifies Physical. Would Shield be just as good given the use of Zinc and Titanium Oxide?

Eltamd UV Clear SPF 46 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)

EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum, SPF 45 Zinc Oxide (9%), Octinoxate (7.5%)

Eltamd UV Physical SPF 41 Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Titanium Dioxoide (7.0)

CookieD wrote:

lawnboy wrote:

It is better to get something with a Zinc Oxide and TITANIUM DIOXIDE compared to Zinc and OCTINOXATE. I am surprised then the number of Obagi and EltaMD sunscreens that contain OCTINOXATE.

I think a lot of sunscreens use octinoxate because it is easier to get a "cosmetically elegant" feel with it then with just ZO but that doesn't mean it is better for you. But a lot of people won't use a sunscreen that they don't like the "feel of" on their face so it gives them a choice.

I do use the Elta MD physical 41 and I like it but it definitely has a tint to it.

Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:04 am

Would appreciate any and all feedback, need to order soon.

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