I didn’t hear you say but did you notice a difference in formulation besides the thickness like you said? From the video it looks like the Physical is more dewy and the Elements is more matte…would you agree with that? I’ve been using the Elta MD Restore, which is yet another one of their tinted mineral sunscreens, and I love it! I’ve been looking for one that’s slightly less dewy though…I don’t want it to be matte by any means but just a but less dewy then the Restore. I hate the feeling of silicones on my skin so I’m definitely trying to avoid that. Love the video though! Thanks for the details!
Great video thank you. I really like the uv elements on your skin. It gives you a bit of color. This one is my favorite sunscreen. Keep in mind that the pump will stop pumping out the sunscreen when you still have a lot in it. I have to cut mine and scoop it out and put it in another sealed jar and i get a ton more out of it.
I am sorry for another question😅. But I was wondering the significance of importance on your opinion on wearing sunscreens with high uvapf numbers? There is one TH-camr who won't wear mineral sunscreens due to the low uvapf vs chemical ones. I personally like mineral better as I can't handle chemical sunscreen due to my skin. My question though is do you think by not wearing these high uvapf asian/European sunscreens when outdoors often....do you think I'm letting more uva rays reach my skin? Someone told me that I need to switch to chemicals asap because I'm going to age like a raisin with mineral sunscreens.
No worries! I welcome questions :) The PA rating system is definitely helpful in identifying the UVA protection you receive. I'm not sure which TH-camr is telling you that mineral sunscreens have low uvapf. Zinc oxide covers both UVA1 and UVA2, and titanium dioxide covers UVA2. They both offer very good protection against UVA and will go a long way in protecting you while not degrading as quickly as chemical (avobenzone, for instance) sunscreens do. The best sunscreen is the one you wear, so by all means continue with mineral sunscreens. And just to be on the safe side, minimize your time spent outdoors and continue to wear your sunscreen indoors 365 days a year.
Hey great comparison! Just want to point out that actually the latest research and studies have shown that physical/ mineral sunscreen filters reflect only about 5% of the UV they encounter and actually absorb about the remaining 95% just like the organic chemical filters! That being said both work great and if you’re worried about the American FDA approved chemical filters lacking their stability then you can check out European or Asian sunscreens they incorporate new generation chemical filters which have a great stability and do not degrade. On the same note neutrogena and La roche posay also does a good job stabilising their avabenzone so you can Check them out in the US. Have a good day!
Love this comparison. I use the Elements and also go back and forth between the Drmtlgy Univeral tint original formula. I find the Drmtlgy to never really dry down. Unfortunately, the Colorscience was too greasy for me. Cotz seems a bit thick for me. I used the Eltamd spf 41 a while ago. Luckily no break outs from Eltamd ss and I would say I prefer them but still searching for my holy grail. Love your videos and if you have any others suggestions Id love your advice. Thanks
I’m actually wearing the DRMTLGY right now. I just boarded a flight and purposefully wore this because of how moisturizing it is (to combat the dryness of the plane). Colorescience can be a bit greasy, especially in a humid climate. Have you tried the Reflect SPF 42? It’s very similar to DRMTLGY but all mineral. I hope you find your holy grail!
@@joannorlando3547 thanks! And yes, it’s tinted. It’s in the same exact packaging as the DRMTLGY sunscreen but double the price and a tad darker (similar to color in Elements)
I love the look of the UV Elements here (specifically the matte finish), but I think it may be a bit too dark for my skin tone. Do you have any recommendations for a non-shiny/matte sunscreen that contains iron oxides but exudes a lighter tint for pale skin?
You might enjoy the Bare Republic tinted mineral SPF 30. That one is verrryyy light but still has iron oxides. It’s perfect for me. Goes on silky smooth but dries down matte.
What's your opinion on layering a chemical sunscreen with a tinted sunscreen? I wasn't sure if it was wrong to layer a mineral tinted sunscreen over top of a chemical sunscreen?
That should be more than fine; I sometimes layer a mineral tinted over a chemical sunscreen. Just make sure the chemical sunscreen layer dries down completely. Since manufacturers sometimes combine chemical and mineral together in one product, the protection shouldn't be compromised.
@@brandonmilesmay cool! I put it on my sunscreen bucket list! Just got Simple Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect SPF30 Moisturiser. It doesn’t sting and is supernice! Not sure how good the UVA protection is but finally something thar doesn’t sting
@@brandonmilesmay That is near me! It’s just one exit down the interstate from our exit. I would have met up with you if I had known you were in the area! I lived in Alpharetta for several years, and that’s where my wife and I lived when we first got married.
@@brandonmilesmay It’s a great place to live! You’d love it. Check out some places in and around Avalon on Exit 10. It’s just a very short walk to shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater. There’s even a Whole Foods there.
Really enjoyed watching and listening. Great energy and great content.🥰 I agree, the UV Physical SPF 41 lightly tinted does match your skin tone better. I also do like the matte look of the other and it does appear slightly deeper tone. Trying to decide if I want to purchase the lightly tinted one to wear under makeup. I'm very light-skinned (fair-to-light). Would you say you are a Fitzpatrick 1, 2 or 3 in tone? Thanks! Will definitely tune back in!
Your comment means so much to me, thank you! I'm actually wearing the SPF 41 today; I believe I'm on the tail end of Fitzpatrick phototype 1/perhaps beginning of 2. I haven't had a suntan in forever, but I have always been one to tan quickly rather than burn. I would definitely go with the lighter tinted one for your skin type!
The physical looks dreadful on my nose pores but flawless on the rest of my face (slightly drying though). What moisturizer do you use underneath because it doesn’t look drying at all on you
I'm wearing the Banobagi Milk Thistle repair sunscreen underneath. It really helps spread it out. I suggest using a good moisturizer first, letting that dry down a bit, and then trying this out. Hope that works for you!
Love your video. BTW, the UV Elements also has antioxidants: Ester-C and Vitamin E however, to your point having antioxidants in a sunscreen is not necessarily to be relied on for efficacy.
The only time I've noticed them pill is if I have applied a moisturizer before and hadn't let it dry down sufficiently. Or if my skin is damp and I put the sunscreen on. Otherwise, they both seem to stay on smooth throughout the day. Not sure about makeup!
Both are equally effective; however, they cover different ranges of UVA. Minerals like titanium dioxide, for instance, only cover a certain range of UVA rays (UVA 2), while zinc oxide offers excellent protection against UVA 1 and 2, similar to avobenzone. You should ideally have zinc oxide and titanium oxide together for broad-spectrum protection. Avobenzone, a chemical UVA filter, offers protection against both UVA 1 and 2, but it degrades quickly in light and UV, while zinc oxide is photostabile, providing longer and more durable protection. Ultimately, it comes to your personal preference and willingness to reapply often.
@@brandonmilesmay Thank you so much! I've been using mineral sunscreens for years now and Chavy Chiang came out with a video saying that mineral sunscreens don't compare to chemical sunscreens with uva protection. Also said that zinc doesn't do much with block the uva rays. I was very confused due to what I've heard most people say about mineral sunscreens being better for years so your comment made me feel a lot better about my mineral sunscreens!
@@rowanriels8471 Interesting. I'm unsure why they would say zinc doesn't block most UVA rays, as the evidence points to the contrary. Glad my comment made you feel better!
@@brandonmilesmay Got it today and first impression is just wow! Best sunscreen that i have tried so far 🥰 Works with my other skincare products and with makeup aswell. Thank u for helping to choose right elta dm product for me ☺️
Hey! I just looked up your channel yesterday because I thought I missed a video. Perfect timing! The UV Physical is nice but a little drying for my whole face so I use it everyday around my eyes. No burn and nice tint! And a tube lasts me a super long time! Good video!
Thank you so much for keeping up with me! :) EltaMD can be drying after awhile; I try to combat that by just reapplying later on with it or another moisturizing sunscreen. Glad it works for you around the eyes!
yesss!!!I'm into 1.5min but I already knowww this is the video I needed!!! I'm using Elements and been hating it. l'm a grease ball after 2 hours and it is way too dark for me. I'd like to try UV physical
I didn’t hear you say but did you notice a difference in formulation besides the thickness like you said? From the video it looks like the Physical is more dewy and the Elements is more matte…would you agree with that? I’ve been using the Elta MD Restore, which is yet another one of their tinted mineral sunscreens, and I love it! I’ve been looking for one that’s slightly less dewy though…I don’t want it to be matte by any means but just a but less dewy then the Restore. I hate the feeling of silicones on my skin so I’m definitely trying to avoid that. Love the video though! Thanks for the details!
Great video thank you. I really like the uv elements on your skin. It gives you a bit of color. This one is my favorite sunscreen. Keep in mind that the pump will stop pumping out the sunscreen when you still have a lot in it. I have to cut mine and scoop it out and put it in another sealed jar and i get a ton more out of it.
Thank you! I’ve been wearing it more and more. And thanks for the tip. I still have a ton of product left over, but it’s so hard to pump!
Demo begins 11:30 - Physical
14:10 - Elements
Thanks!
I am sorry for another question😅. But I was wondering the significance of importance on your opinion on wearing sunscreens with high uvapf numbers? There is one TH-camr who won't wear mineral sunscreens due to the low uvapf vs chemical ones. I personally like mineral better as I can't handle chemical sunscreen due to my skin. My question though is do you think by not wearing these high uvapf asian/European sunscreens when outdoors often....do you think I'm letting more uva rays reach my skin? Someone told me that I need to switch to chemicals asap because I'm going to age like a raisin with mineral sunscreens.
No worries! I welcome questions :) The PA rating system is definitely helpful in identifying the UVA protection you receive. I'm not sure which TH-camr is telling you that mineral sunscreens have low uvapf. Zinc oxide covers both UVA1 and UVA2, and titanium dioxide covers UVA2. They both offer very good protection against UVA and will go a long way in protecting you while not degrading as quickly as chemical (avobenzone, for instance) sunscreens do. The best sunscreen is the one you wear, so by all means continue with mineral sunscreens. And just to be on the safe side, minimize your time spent outdoors and continue to wear your sunscreen indoors 365 days a year.
thank you for this!! your discriptions really helped me decide on which one to buy!
Glad I could help!
Looks really well matched
Hey great comparison! Just want to point out that actually the latest research and studies have shown that physical/ mineral sunscreen filters reflect only about 5% of the UV they encounter and actually absorb about the remaining 95% just like the organic chemical filters! That being said both work great and if you’re worried about the American FDA approved chemical filters lacking their stability then you can check out European or Asian sunscreens they incorporate new generation chemical filters which have a great stability and do not degrade. On the same note neutrogena and La roche posay also does a good job stabilising their avabenzone so you can Check them out in the US. Have a good day!
Thanks! I actually do use Asian sunscreens quite regularly 😊
I haven’t tried either, I am almost out of the UV sport and it leaves my skin so buttery soft and smooth 😍
I still haven’t tried the UV sport yet, need to pick it up! Lemme know if you ever get around to either of these, would love to know your thoughts!
@@brandonmilesmay I just got an email about a new UV sheer mineral sunscreen. I’m intrigued to try it out
I'm glad you posted another video! And hi to both of you :) Informative as always, thanks!
Love this comparison. I use the Elements and also go back and forth between the Drmtlgy Univeral tint original formula. I find the Drmtlgy to never really dry down. Unfortunately, the Colorscience was too greasy for me. Cotz seems a bit thick for me. I used the Eltamd spf 41 a while ago. Luckily no break outs from Eltamd ss and I would say I prefer them but still searching for my holy grail. Love your videos and if you have any others suggestions Id love your advice. Thanks
I’m actually wearing the DRMTLGY right now. I just boarded a flight and purposefully wore this because of how moisturizing it is (to combat the dryness of the plane). Colorescience can be a bit greasy, especially in a humid climate. Have you tried the Reflect SPF 42? It’s very similar to DRMTLGY but all mineral. I hope you find your holy grail!
@@brandonmilesmay I will check it out, is it tinted? I love tinted ss. Have a safe trip!!
@@joannorlando3547 thanks! And yes, it’s tinted. It’s in the same exact packaging as the DRMTLGY sunscreen but double the price and a tad darker (similar to color in Elements)
I love the look of the UV Elements here (specifically the matte finish), but I think it may be a bit too dark for my skin tone. Do you have any recommendations for a non-shiny/matte sunscreen that contains iron oxides but exudes a lighter tint for pale skin?
You might enjoy the Bare Republic tinted mineral SPF 30. That one is verrryyy light but still has iron oxides. It’s perfect for me. Goes on silky smooth but dries down matte.
@@brandonmilesmay thanks so much!
Paula's Choice Wrinkle Defense spf30
Is it at least a 50
I don't believe so, only up to 41 which is still pretty good.
What's your opinion on layering a chemical sunscreen with a tinted sunscreen? I wasn't sure if it was wrong to layer a mineral tinted sunscreen over top of a chemical sunscreen?
That should be more than fine; I sometimes layer a mineral tinted over a chemical sunscreen. Just make sure the chemical sunscreen layer dries down completely. Since manufacturers sometimes combine chemical and mineral together in one product, the protection shouldn't be compromised.
Hey. Does the lightly tinted sting your eyes? The left side looks better, more dewy.
Not at all! I suspect because it’s 100% mineral -I tend to get stinging eyes only when I use chemical or combination sunscreen. Try it out!
@@brandonmilesmay cool! I put it on my sunscreen bucket list! Just got Simple Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect SPF30 Moisturiser. It doesn’t sting and is supernice! Not sure how good the UVA protection is but finally something thar doesn’t sting
Yes agreed
Great video! Perfect timing! Whenever I wonder where you’ve been, you almost always pop up on here the next day.
Hey hey Pedro! I meant to tell you, I was in Alpharetta a couple of weeks ago. That's near you, isn't it? Loved the area!
@@brandonmilesmay That is near me! It’s just one exit down the interstate from our exit. I would have met up with you if I had known you were in the area! I lived in Alpharetta for several years, and that’s where my wife and I lived when we first got married.
@@pedroc2462 no way! Well I might be back. I was checking it out as a potential living option next year. We’ll see!
@@brandonmilesmay It’s a great place to live! You’d love it. Check out some places in and around Avalon on Exit 10. It’s just a very short walk to shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater. There’s even a Whole Foods there.
@@brandonmilesmay Last but not least, let me know if you come back this way so we can meet up.
Great video. Had the same doubt of these 2.
Really enjoyed watching and listening. Great energy and great content.🥰 I agree, the UV Physical SPF 41 lightly tinted does match your skin tone better. I also do like the matte look of the other and it does appear slightly deeper tone. Trying to decide if I want to purchase the lightly tinted one to wear under makeup. I'm very light-skinned (fair-to-light). Would you say you are a Fitzpatrick 1, 2 or 3 in tone? Thanks! Will definitely tune back in!
Your comment means so much to me, thank you! I'm actually wearing the SPF 41 today; I believe I'm on the tail end of Fitzpatrick phototype 1/perhaps beginning of 2. I haven't had a suntan in forever, but I have always been one to tan quickly rather than burn. I would definitely go with the lighter tinted one for your skin type!
The physical looks dreadful on my nose pores but flawless on the rest of my face (slightly drying though). What moisturizer do you use underneath because it doesn’t look drying at all on you
I'm wearing the Banobagi Milk Thistle repair sunscreen underneath. It really helps spread it out. I suggest using a good moisturizer first, letting that dry down a bit, and then trying this out. Hope that works for you!
Great video, Brandon! Lots of information in a short time.
Thanks!
Love your video. BTW, the UV Elements also has antioxidants: Ester-C and Vitamin E however, to your point having antioxidants in a sunscreen is not necessarily to be relied on for efficacy.
Thank you! Good to know!
Which one is more matte?
I would say the UV Elements
do either peel? do you know how they do under makeup as well?
The only time I've noticed them pill is if I have applied a moisturizer before and hadn't let it dry down sufficiently. Or if my skin is damp and I put the sunscreen on. Otherwise, they both seem to stay on smooth throughout the day. Not sure about makeup!
@@brandonmilesmay thank you so much!!
Hi I loved the video but I feel like you're looking above the lense which makes it a little disturbing.
Does mineral or chemical have higher uva protection in your opinion?
Both are equally effective; however, they cover different ranges of UVA. Minerals like titanium dioxide, for instance, only cover a certain range of UVA rays (UVA 2), while zinc oxide offers excellent protection against UVA 1 and 2, similar to avobenzone. You should ideally have zinc oxide and titanium oxide together for broad-spectrum protection. Avobenzone, a chemical UVA filter, offers protection against both UVA 1 and 2, but it degrades quickly in light and UV, while zinc oxide is photostabile, providing longer and more durable protection. Ultimately, it comes to your personal preference and willingness to reapply often.
@@brandonmilesmay Thank you so much! I've been using mineral sunscreens for years now and Chavy Chiang came out with a video saying that mineral sunscreens don't compare to chemical sunscreens with uva protection. Also said that zinc doesn't do much with block the uva rays. I was very confused due to what I've heard most people say about mineral sunscreens being better for years so your comment made me feel a lot better about my mineral sunscreens!
@@rowanriels8471 Interesting. I'm unsure why they would say zinc doesn't block most UVA rays, as the evidence points to the contrary. Glad my comment made you feel better!
I wonder how these goes under makeup? :)
Good question! I don't wear makeup, so I'm unsure how well this wears underneath foundation and the like. Hopefully someone can chime in!
@@brandonmilesmay i just ordered uv elements, exited to see how it is!
@@Amanda-mc9iy let me know how it works!
@@brandonmilesmay Got it today and first impression is just wow! Best sunscreen that i have tried so far 🥰 Works with my other skincare products and with makeup aswell. Thank u for helping to choose right elta dm product for me ☺️
@@Amanda-mc9iy Wonderful to hear! Glad I can help in any way :)
Hey! I just looked up your channel yesterday because I thought I missed a video. Perfect timing! The UV Physical is nice but a little drying for my whole face so I use it everyday around my eyes. No burn and nice tint! And a tube lasts me a super long time! Good video!
Thank you so much for keeping up with me! :) EltaMD can be drying after awhile; I try to combat that by just reapplying later on with it or another moisturizing sunscreen. Glad it works for you around the eyes!
Very helpful video 😊
Good to hear! 😊
yesss!!!I'm into 1.5min but I already knowww this is the video I needed!!! I'm using Elements and been hating it. l'm a grease ball after 2 hours and it is way too dark for me. I'd like to try UV physical
Please let me know if you try it out!
did u try it
@@maisonmassingill8459 not yet lol. I stumbled across the cosrx aloe sunscreen and I'm regretting my decision. But I have it on my amazon cart
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Hello!
Hey Brandon 🙂
Hey! 😊