Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 vs Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scores 8.4/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 at 6.6/9.8. Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Score comparison
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Hyphen WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
7% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
36 unique
Only in Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
43 unique
Why Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ comes out ahead
Where Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.8 compared to Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30's 2.0. Its formula features Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Niacinamide, and Terminalia Ferdinandian (Kakadu Plum) Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ brings Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Niacinamide, and Terminalia Ferdinandian (Kakadu Plum) Extract as actives, while drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 relies on Chondrus Crispus Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, and Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Pentylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 comes in at premium pricing with a 6.6 score, which is reasonable for what you get.
Our verdict
Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 or Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++?
Based on ingredient analysis, Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 and Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 and Hyphen All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.