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UV AOX Elements SPF 50.

EltaMD UV AOX Elements SPF 50
Sunscreen

About this product

A tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 that combines UV protection with iron oxides and skincare ingredients, designed to provide coverage while hydrating the skin.

Best for

Sensitive skin
Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

78%

Approved

✓Approved · 78%
3Reviewers
2Approved
1Mixed
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What the gurus are saying

Creators consistently praise the formula for its creamy texture, hydrating feel, and medium coverage that blurs imperfections while protecting from sun damage. The iron oxide pigments for visible light protection and elegant consistency earn particular approval. The main criticism is inconsistent color matching across different skin tones, which has caused some to use it less frequently despite liking the formula itself.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

Vitamin CHyaluronic acidVitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Carnosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Iron Oxides

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
716k subs · 23k devotees
✓Approved
"If you have hyperpigmentation, go for a tinted sunscreen. The iron oxides are important to block visible light, and you can see that in EltaMD's UV Elements."
All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
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"If you have hyperpigmentation, go for a tinted sunscreen. The iron oxides are important to block visible light, and you can see that in EltaMD's UV Elements."
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"EltaMD's UV Clear Tinted and UV Elements are just great tinted options."
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.23M subs · 69k devotees
~Mixed
"This is the reformulated version of one of my all-time favorite sunscreens. It is still pretty good. I find that the color match on this is just not great for me anymore, so I don't use it as much as I used to. But this is an awesome sunscreen. This is a tinted mineral sunscreen. It just rubs in really easily. It's not heavy. It's not super greasy, feels really nice on the skin. It's got antioxidants in it, so it helps to fight those free radicals that are caused by sun exposure."
Tea with MD
Tea with MD
106k subs · 2k devotees
✓Approved
"This is medium coverage because it can cover up any dark spots or imperfections and it leaves my skin feeling really hydrated as well. This is a really great option for those who are looking for a sunscreen product that does more than just protect your skin from the sun because it does have that really nice coverage, it has those extra skin care ingredients, and it's just a really elegant formula. This is one of my favorite tinted sunscreens."
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"This is medium coverage because it can cover up any dark spots or imperfections and it leaves my skin feeling really hydrated as well. This is a really great option for those who are looking for a sunscreen product that does more than just protect your skin from the sun because it does have that really nice coverage, it has those extra skin care ingredients, and it's just a really elegant formula. This is one of my favorite tinted sunscreens."
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"The EltaMD UV AOX Elements has been a holy grail for a long time. I just really love how this goes on with a very creamy texture, it feels hydrating with the perfect amount of coverage. This one is a purely physical blocker, mineral blocker with zinc oxide 10 and titanium dioxide 5.5, and it really has a wonderful tint that's universally flattering. It also contains hyaluronic acid, so it gives you a little bit of that hydration and helps you retain moisture as well."
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