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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum vs Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum: which is better?

One leans on a calmer, lighter-feeling finish; the other on a more watery, makeup-friendly feel with more mixed shine and breakout complaints.

Reddit’s pick

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

  • Rated higher: Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum — 86 vs 81 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum gets the nod for its watery, makeup-friendly texture and calming feel, though shine, breakouts, and stinging complaints persist.

Choose EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum if

  • you want lightweight layering under makeup
  • you want niacinamide for oil control

Choose Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum if

  • you want a watery serum texture
  • you want a dewy, makeup-friendly finish

At a glance

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-SpectrumMadagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
$0.72/ml$0.30/ml
81 · 206 verdicts86 · 449 verdicts
—Sun Protection
Niacinamide bothCentella/Cica, Niacinamide both

What Reddit says

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

What Reddit likes

  • 5% niacinamide for oil control
  • Lightweight, serum-like finish
  • Layers well under makeup

Watch out for

  • Niacinamide can trigger rosacea flare-ups
  • Pills with some moisturizers and liquids
  • Pricey for the amount you get
See the Reddit threads on EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

What Reddit likes

  • Watery serum texture, not sunscreen goop
  • No white cast, plays nicely under makeup
  • Centella-heavy, calming feel for red skin

Watch out for

  • Dewy finish can cross into shiny fast
  • Breakouts and clogged pores are a real complaint
  • Niacinamide sensitivity and stinging show up often
See the Reddit threads on Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Compare full ingredient lists · 4 in common

In both · 4

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

Only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum · 14

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

Only in Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum · 38

  1. Dibutyl Adipate
  2. Propanediol
  3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  5. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  6. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
  7. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  8. Caprylyl Methicone
  9. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
  10. Glycerin
  11. 1,2-Hexanediol
  12. Centella Asiatica Extract(9,800PPM)
  13. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
  14. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
  15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  16. Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
  17. Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
  18. Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract
  19. Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract
  20. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
  21. Behenyl Alcohol
  22. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  23. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  24. Decyl Glucoside
  25. Tromethamine
  26. Carbomer
  27. Acrylates /C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  28. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  29. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  30. Adenosine
  31. Xanthan Gum
  32. T-Butyl Alcohol
  33. Tocopherol
  34. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid(1PPM)
  35. Inositol
  36. Hyaluronic Acid (0.01PPM)
  37. Pentylene Glycol
  38. Ethylhexylglycerin

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