Sunscreen Comparison Chart

By Cynthia Bailey MD. This page was updated on Wed, Sep 04, 2019

Sunscreen Comparison Chart

Sunscreen	SPF	Actives *	Type of ZO	Water Resistant	Natural Formula	Oil Free	Paraben Free	TSA Friendly Size **	Ultra Hypo Allergenic	Other Special Attributes ***
Sheer Strength Pure Physical Invisible Sunscreen, SPF 50™ Broad Spectrum Protection	50	13.75% Z.O.	Micronized	No		Yes	Yes	2.0 oz	Yes	Ultra-light, oil-free, Broad Spectrum Age defying for all skin types
Sheer Strength Pure Physical Tinted Matte Sunscreen, SPF 50™	50	16.2% Z.O.	Micronized	No		Yes	Yes	1.5 oz	Yes	Oil absorbing, mattifying, tinted w/ technology to blend w/ all skin tones
Sheer Strength Pure Physical Spray	50	12% Z.O.	Micronized	Yes to 40 mins	Yes	Yes	Yes	2 oz	Yes	Ultra sheer feel & antioxidants Ideal for scalp and hairy areas too
Citrix	30	7% Z.O. 7.5% OCT.	Micronized	Yes		Yes				Trusted product I've used for years personally and in my practice
Glycolix Elite	30	17% Z.O.	Micronized	No		Yes		1.6 oz	Yes	Trusted product I've used in my practice for years
Solbar Zinc	38	7.5% Z.O. 7.5% OCT. 10% HOM.	Micronized	Very		Yes	Yes			EWG #5 Rating Great price Easy to apply to large areas and hairy skin
Raw Elements Eco Stick	30	22.75% Z.O.	Micronized	Very	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	EWG #1 Rating Great around eyes Non-migrating
Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30	30	20% Z.O.	Micronized	No	Yes		Yes	3 oz	Yes	EWG #1 Rating Great light texture for a natural sunscreen and perfect for everyday use
Suntegrity '5 in 1' BB Cream	30	20% Z.O.	Micronized	No	Yes		Yes	1.7 oz	Yes	My new favorite facial sunscreen! EWG #1 Rating Tinted! Moisturizes Amazing Texture
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Sunscreen	46	9% Z.O. 7.5% OCT.	Micronized/Nano	No		Yes	Yes	1.7 oz		EWG #3 Rating Ultra light texture Great for oily, acne prone skin Niacinamide to calm redness Clear or tinted option
Elta MD Daily SPF 40	40	9% Z.O. 7.5% OCT.	Micronized/Nano	No			Yes	1.7 oz		EWG #3 Rating Light feel, yet moisturizing
EltaMD UV Lip Balm Broad-Spectrum	31	OCT 7.5%, ZO 5%	Micronized/Nano	Yes			Yes	Yes	Yes	Fragrance free Time release moisturizing ingredient Hydromanil. EWG #6 rated
Raw Elements Eco Broad Spectrum Tin Untinted	30	ZO 23%	Non-Nano	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	High performance and my top choice for intensive UV exposure. Does not sting eyes. Reef-safe. USDA Cert Organic and Natural ingredients EWG #1 Rated
Raw Elements Broad Spectrum Tin Tinted	30	ZO 23%	Non-Nano	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	High performance and my top choice for intensive UV exposure. Does not sting eyes. Reef-safe. USDA Cert Organic and Natural ingredients, EWG #1 Rated. Tinting tech blends into all skin pigment.
Suntegrity Lip C.P.R. Lipstick	30	ZO 18%	Non-Nano	No	Yes		Yes	Yes		Beautiful lipstick. Deeply moisturizing. EWG #1 Rated
VaniCream Lip Protectant	30	ZO 15% TD 1.5%	Non-Nano	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes