nextbest

See what everyone's saying

Compare · Chemical Sunscreens

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum vs Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen: which is better?

One leans more acne- and redness-friendly, while the other is favored for dry-skin comfort and a more moisturizing feel.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen — 86 vs 81 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 suits acne, oil control, and pigmentation concerns; Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen suits dry-skin hydration and a more moisturizing feel.

Choose EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum if

  • you want oil control and pigmentation support
  • you prefer fragrance-free, lightweight wear under makeup

Choose Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen if

  • you have dry skin and want more hydration
  • you want a moisturizing texture that dries well under makeup

At a glance

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-SpectrumBirch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
$0.90/ml$0.39/ml
81 · 206 verdicts86 · 238 verdicts
Sun Protection—
Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, OctinoxateButyloctyl Salicylate, Avobenzone

What Reddit says

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

What Reddit likes

  • Lightweight hybrid SPF that sits well under makeup
  • 5% niacinamide for oil control and pigmentation support
  • Fragrance-free formula with a sheer, non-greasy finish

Watch out for

  • Expensive for the amount; frequent repurchasing gets painful
  • Niacinamide and octinoxate trigger burning, redness, or flares for reactive users
  • Can pill, look greasy, or leave white cast on some skin
See the Reddit threads on EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

What Reddit likes

  • Moisturizing lotion texture; works alone on dry skin
  • Lightweight finish with no white cast for many users
  • Sits well under makeup after drying

Watch out for

  • Glossy, oily finish builds on oily skin
  • Eye sting and watering recur for some users
  • Breakouts and clogged pores hit some acne-prone users
See the Reddit threads on Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
Compare full ingredient lists · 5 in common

In both · 5

  1. Water
  2. Niacinamide
  3. Butylene Glycol
  4. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
  5. Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum · 13

  1. Octinoxate
  2. Zinc Oxide
  3. Cyclopentasiloxane
  4. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
  5. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  6. Phenoxyethanol
  7. Polyisobutene
  8. Tocopheryl Acetate
  9. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
  10. Oleth-3 Phosphate
  11. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
  12. Lactic Acid
  13. Phosphoric Acid

Only in Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen · 39

  1. Avobenzone
  2. Homosalate
  3. Octisalate
  4. Butyloctyl Salicylate
  5. Propanediol
  6. Acrylates Copolymer
  7. Caprylyl Methicone
  8. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  9. Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
  10. Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
  11. Polymethylsisesquioxane
  12. Glycerin
  13. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
  14. 1,2-Hexanediol
  15. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  16. Pentylene Glycol
  17. Cetearyl Aloohol
  18. Tromethamine
  19. Methy Propanediol
  20. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  21. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
  22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  23. Carbomer
  24. Ethylhexylglycerin
  25. Artemisia Annua Extract
  26. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
  27. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  28. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
  29. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
  30. Sparassis Crispa Extract
  31. Polyether-1
  32. Allantoin
  33. Di-Propylene Glycol
  34. Glyceryl Glucoside
  35. Biosaccharide Gum-1
  36. Tocopherol
  37. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
  38. Hyaluronic Acid
  39. Ascorbic Acid

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more