Is it worth it?

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Cheaper
NeutrogenaSheer Zinc SPF 50Sunscreen
$12.993 oz · $4.33/oz
zinc oxide
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Pricier
EltaMDUV Clear SPF 46Sunscreen
$44.003 oz · $14.67/oz
zinc oxideniacinamide
Buy ↗
The verdict

Paying $31.01 more for EltaMD buys you niacinamide.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 adds niacinamide (moderate evidence) that Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 doesn't have. On consumer consensus, Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 holds 4.3★ across 12,100 reviews vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46's 4.7★ across 28,600 reviews. The extra $31.01 for EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is defensible for the added niacinamide and stronger reviews.

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