The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.
The original · EltaMD
$49 · 1.7 oz (48 g)
A newer UV Clear cream that raises zinc oxide to 11.0% with octinoxate 3.5% and keeps niacinamide, now with carnosine, bisabolol and ginger extract for calming and an oil-balancing finish.
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Step 2 · The build
CeraVe
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Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
The 100 points
We split UV Clear Blemish-Prone & Oil Balancing Broad Spectrum SPF 50 into 5 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.
Higher zinc than classic UV Clear.
A smaller chemical UVB filter dose.
Oil and tone control.
Antioxidant and calming complex added over the original.
A silicone base that gives the matte, oil-balancing finish.
Optional
38 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.
Step 3 · Buy
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Your build
Running total $11.89
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One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
CeraVe
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
Why it is close. Zinc plus niacinamide at SPF 50 for a fraction of the price, but the base is more moisturizing than oil-balancing.
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Naturium
Why it is close. Mineral SPF 50 with niacinamide; dewy finish, not oil-balancing.
La Roche-Posay
Why it is close. Dry-touch, oil-control feel for blemish-prone skin, all chemical filters.
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CeraVe
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Running total
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No gain nowCeraVe
Naturium
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowNaturium
La Roche-Posay
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No gain nowLa Roche-Posay
Zinc oxide is a broad-spectrum mineral UV filter.
Schneider 2019 · Photodermatol Photoimmunol…Topical niacinamide improves blotchiness and tone.
Bissett 2004 · Int J Cosmet SciActive Ingredients: octinoxate 3.5%, zinc oxide 11.0%; Inactive Ingredients: water, dimethicone, niacinamide, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, butyloctyl salicylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloldimethicone taurate copolymer, phenoxyethanol, polyisobutlene, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tocopheryl acetate, carnosine, bisabolol, tocpherol, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, pongamia pinnata seed extract, oleth-3 phosphate, lactic acid, canola oil, BHT, sodium hyaluronate, phosphoric acid, zingiber officinale (Ginger) root extract
Ingredient list from a third-party listing, not confirmed on the brand site. Source
We split UV Clear Blemish-Prone & Oil Balancing Broad Spectrum SPF 50 into 5 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 38 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.
CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (face) by CeraVe is our closest single-product match at 38 out of 100 for $11.89 (2.5 fl oz). It shares Zinc oxide 7%, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid.
UV Clear Blemish-Prone & Oil Balancing Broad Spectrum SPF 50 costs $49 for 1.7 oz (48 g). The closest dupe costs $11.89, a saving of about $37.11. Prices change, so check the seller page.
No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Octinoxate, Oil-balancing positioning, Carnosine/bisabolol antioxidants. See our methodology for how we score.
EltaMD · spf
$11.89our build, 1 partOriginal $46, build $11.89.
CeraVe
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~$56.89our build, 2 partsOriginal ~$75, build ~$56.89.
CeraVe + EltaMD
ZO Skin Health · serum
~$11.70our build, 2 partsOriginal $125, build ~$11.70.
The Ordinary + Good Molecules