Is it worth it?

Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 30 vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Cheaper
VanicreamSunscreen SPF 30Sunscreen
$13.993 oz · $4.66/oz
zinc oxidetitanium dioxide
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Pricier
EltaMDUV Clear SPF 46Sunscreen
$44.003 oz · $14.67/oz
zinc oxideniacinamide
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The verdict

Paying $30.01 more for EltaMD buys you niacinamide.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 adds niacinamide (moderate evidence) that Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 30 doesn't have. On consumer consensus, Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 30 holds 4.4★ across 5,200 reviews vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46's 4.7★ across 28,600 reviews. The extra $30.01 for EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is defensible for the added niacinamide.

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