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Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46.

Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF 46 that combines mineral and chemical sunscreen filters, designed to hydrate skin while providing sun protection and subtle coverage.

Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

88%

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What the gurus are saying

The experts who tested it praise it as a versatile daily option, especially for those with hyperpigmentation or redness, because the iron oxide tint filters visible light in a way plain sunscreen cannot. The hybrid mineral-chemical formula feels lightweight and non-greasy, applies without much white cast, and works well around sensitive areas like the eyes. One key thing to keep in mind: it is not water resistant, so it suits indoor wear and everyday walks better than swimming or prolonged outdoor time, and those with very sensitive skin may want to patch-test first since it contains chemical filters.
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No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs · 2k devotees
✓Approved
"The Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer is very nice. This is another combo mineral chemical one. It's got a very nice finish and it applies with a tint to it. So it applies kind of like a light foundation or kind of a color correcting cream."
Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
851k subs · 132k devotees
✓Approved
"One I hadn't used for a while, but I recently brought back into my rotation and I forgot how good it is, is the Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer. It's SPF 46. It's really hydrating. It helps kind of cancel out some of my hyperpigmentation and my redness. So, to me, that's such a great multitasker."
Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
716k subs · 23k devotees
✓Approved
"The Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46, I love that one. It's considered to be a moisturizer. I love the finish of that one. My wife and I use that one the most. It has a light tint so it doesn't get on all your clothes. I like the lightweight texture to it."
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"I like Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46 because it has iron oxide in it, which is a nice way to filter out visible light. If you have hyperpigmentation and skin of color, you can still see worsening of hyperpigmentation with a non-tinted sunscreen even if you're diligent about wearing and reapplying it. This product is a dupe to Ala MD's UV Clear Tinted SPF 46, which is a higher price point, but this one is in the 20 to 30 dollar range. You can use it as a moisturizer with SPF and tint every day. Just note that it's not water resistant, so it's great to apply when you're going to go for a walk or go to the office."
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"Dermatology Universal tinted moisturizer SPF 46, which is a dupe for the UV Clear of EltaMD, the tinted version, very good sunscreen."
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"The Dermatology Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46, I love that one. It's considered to be a moisturizer. I love the finish of that one. My wife and I use that one the most. It has a light tint so it doesn't get on all your clothes. I like the lightweight texture to it."
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"My wife her favorite is the Universal Tinted Moisturizer by Dermatology. This one's not water resistant, it's more of a moisturizer with SPF, but the iron oxides in this, it's so nice. It's a lightweight tint, very good."
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"Dermatology Universal tinted moisturizer is another favorite."
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"The Dermatology Universal tinted moisturizer is excellent, great for when I go into the office."
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"whether it's Dermatology Universal tinted moisturizer that's a really good one"
Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.66M subs · 30k devotees
✓Approved
"This is one of my favorite most repurchased sunscreens. It is a hybrid sunscreen, which is kind of the best of both worlds in terms of inorganic aka mineral and organic aka chemical sunscreen active ingredients. They're often less irritating to people who are sensitive to the organic sunscreens but they're also less casty in comparison to an all inorganic sunscreen. They do leave a little bit of a cast depending on your skin type but overall are much less casty than an all zinc or a zinc titanium dioxide sunscreen, and they tend to be easy to tolerate around the eyes as is the case with this. The tint comes from iron oxides. Visible light from the sun plays a huge role in hyperpigmentation and sunscreen active ingredients don't protect against that visible light, but tinted sunscreens through the iron oxides may offer protection against that piece, so if you have skin that is prone to discoloration or dark marks, this is a really nice drugstore facial moisturizer with sunscreen."
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"I really like this it has niacinamide in it which is good for redness and hyperpigmentation in my neck and it's pretty inexpensive too. I really think this one's a bit underrated. It's not oily and I can tolerate it around my eyes too. It's water resistant 80 minutes and it's very hydrating. Ascorbyl glucoside is just a stable form of vitamin C that may help defend against oxidative stress."
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"This is one of my favorite most repurchased sunscreens. It is a hybrid sunscreen, which is kind of the best of both worlds in terms of inorganic aka mineral and organic aka chemical sunscreen active ingredients. They're often less irritating to people who are sensitive to the organic sunscreens but they're also less casty in comparison to an all inorganic sunscreen. They do leave a little bit of a cast depending on your skin type but overall are much less casty than an all zinc or a zinc titanium dioxide sunscreen, and they tend to be easy to tolerate around the eyes as is the case with this. The tint comes from iron oxides. Visible light from the sun plays a huge role in hyperpigmentation and sunscreen active ingredients don't protect against that visible light, but tinted sunscreens through the iron oxides may offer protection against that piece, so if you have skin that is prone to discoloration or dark marks, this is a really nice drugstore facial moisturizer with sunscreen."
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