Is it worth it?

EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Cheaper
EltaMDUV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40Sunscreen
$37.003 oz · $12.33/oz
zinc oxide
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Pricier
EltaMDUV Clear SPF 46Sunscreen
$44.003 oz · $14.67/oz
zinc oxideniacinamide
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The verdict

Paying $7.00 more for EltaMD buys you niacinamide.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 adds niacinamide (moderate evidence) that EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 doesn't have. On consumer consensus, EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 holds 4.6★ across 11,200 reviews vs EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46's 4.7★ across 28,600 reviews. The extra $7.00 for EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is defensible for the added niacinamide.

Not medical advice — consult a dermatologist. Conditions are self-declared and never diagnosed by this app.