What is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46?

A broad-spectrum SPF 46 facial sunscreen that combines zinc oxide with a chemical filter and includes niacinamide, designed for daily protection on oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin.

Is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 worth it?

The gurus are split. 17 of the 20 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 3 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 20 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 best for?

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is generally suited to oily skin, sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.

What is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is good for breakouts and acne (11 experts), excess oil and shine (8 experts), dark spots and post-acne marks (4 experts), rosacea (4 experts), redness (1 expert) and irritated or reactive skin (1 expert).

Is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 good for breakouts and acne?

11 experts who reviewed EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 say it is. Dr. Jenny Liu put it this way: “I think that's a great ingredient if you're acne prone.”

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46: a Guru Score of 74%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"EltaMD I'd say is definitely one of the best brands for sunscreen, and they're a little higher price point, but I'd say that's worth the splurge for sure."

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"Wearing a sunscreen every day, SPF 30 and above, whether it's EltaMD UV Clear or Vanicream's Moisturizing SPF 30, those are all great options to do while on a retinoid"

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"You can find it in Ulta MD. You know, this is great for those with rosacea, the green tinted sunscreen."

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"The EltaMD line has a lot of tint now, the UV Clear has a tint."

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"EltaMD UV Clear are really nice options that my patients love and those are nice things to consider all year round."

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"It could be EltaMD UV Clear or UV Daily."

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"Incorporate a tinted sunscreen like Dermatologist's Universal Tinted, EltaMD UV Clear, Neutrogena and Beauty of Joseon have different shades, which I love."

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"For those who are acne prone or rosacea prone, I like EltaMD's UV Clear SPF 46. It's great because it has niacinamide, which helps regulate sebum production, helps brighten the skin, and is very soothing [...] mixed into a sunscreen. If you have acne prone or rosacea prone skin and don't like thick sunscreens, this sunscreen is amazing, so gentle, so soothing, and very lightweight, and it won't clog up your pores. Just know it's not all mineral, it's a combination of zinc oxide and octinoxate."

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"The UV Clear by Ulta MD is very popular."

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"EltaMD I'd say is definitely one of the best brands for sunscreen, and they're a little higher price point, but I'd say that's worth the splurge for sure."

April Basi

72k subs

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"EltaMD UV Clear is one of the SPFs I consistently see work well for oily or acne prone skin."

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"EltaMD UV Clear is one of the SPFs I consistently see work well for oily or acne prone skin."

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"For sunscreen I love EltaMD's UV 46. I used to use that all the time and I ran out of it and I absolutely loved it. It's just so great."

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"For sunscreen make sure you're using a broad spectrum sunscreen that covers both UVA and UVB, SPF 30 or higher, this will help prevent UV damage and further signs of skin aging. EltaMD's SPF 46 is a great option."

Dr. Mamina

283k subs

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"It's a sunscreen brand and they have so many sunscreens. [...] We love EltaMD because very well studied, very well formulated. Definitely a lot of science behind the formulations. All the sunscreens have zinc oxide in it to ensure that there's good UVA coverage. [...] They also make sure that they have tints that are available and that suit well for all skin tones. Their most viral product is the UV Clear. That one is great for people with oily or acne prone skin."

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"EltaMD is a huge favorite amongst derms and I really like the UV Clear. It goes on really well. There's a non-tinted and the tinted version that's SPF 46."

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"EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is one of my favorite safe and effective sunscreen products for your face."

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"EltaMD has a good one, the UV Clear SPF 46. This one has niacinamide in it, which is nice. When people ask what the best sunscreen is to use, I tell them the one that you're willing to use every day."

Skin Obsessed Mary

33k subs

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"This was probably my first real sunscreen, the one that I committed to when I learned that I really needed to start taking care of my skin. It was [...] dermatologist recommended. But there are now so many more options that I haven't repurchased this and I don't really plan to. It's also kind of hard to find, plus I heard they reformulated."

Dr Dray

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"One of my favorites from EltaMD is UV Clear. It is a hybrid sunscreen with zinc and also some chemical filters, so it's less likely to sting than an all chemical sunscreen but not as likely to leave a white cast as an all mineral sunscreen. The EltaMD UV Clear finish is [...] pretty matte, which makes it a great option for really oily skin. EltaMD UV Clear has niacinamide, which is great for redness, helps with the moisture barrier, and helps with hyperpigmentation."

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"I reviewed the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 in my skin care monthly reviews. It dries down with no shine; it's pretty matte. It has niacinamide."

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"There is no shine with these sunscreens. They're a lightweight lotion formula so they're moisturizing. They don't have alcohol denaturant like many gel sunscreens, [...] but in contrast to a lot of lotion cream formulas they're not shiny. [...] UV Clear has niacinamide which is a wonderful ingredient for redness, dark spots, and the moisture barrier, though some people are sensitive to it."

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"This is nice because it's water resistant so could be a great option for um days where you are sweating and maybe out and it's humid"

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"I've used this sunscreen for many years and I highly recommend it. It's a hybrid sunscreen, really good if you have super oily skin, and it's a holy grail for many people, [...] one of the most popular sunscreens out there. [...] It has a nice matte finish, not shiny, with niacinamide which is great for redness and acne prone skin, and lactic acid which mostly acts as a humectant to help soften the skin."

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"I find these hybrid sunscreens usually offer a cast somewhere between an all chemical and an all mineral sunscreen, but this is pretty shiny, I've had it on for a while now. [...] The cast on this to me is not fantastic, the look of it I don't love, I think it's a little too shiny. [...] I put some on the back of my [...] hand and it looked [...] super patchy in terms of the application and the dispersion, so I thought that was a little strange."

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"EltaMD has liquid mineral sunscreens that are nice, but this non-tinted one does leave a white cast even though it says non-whitening. If you have a deeper skin tone, that's going to leave a cast. It's a nice formula but it's kind of expensive."

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"When you are on Accutane your skin becomes even more sensitive to the sun, so you definitely need to be protecting your skin from the sun. This is a great recommendation to have on [...] the slide. I would also like to see added to this a sun protective hat and UPF clothing [...] just for additional measure, because sunscreen is not a shield of armor and it's difficult to keep up with it all over the body. Definitely wear broad-spectrum sunscreen to all sun exposed surfaces."

Abbey Yung

886k subs

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"If you love that wetter finish and want a sheer option that pulls warmer than Dermatology, you might [...] really enjoy this, but I just think Dermatology looks nicer on my skin across the board for like every reason, so I won't be keeping this one in my collection, I'm just going to stick to Dermatology."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

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"Octinoxate is another chemical filter that's pretty gentle, which means I can use a hybrid, this is the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, and it uses both zinc oxide and octinoxate. It's not that I can never buy a sunscreen in the US with some of our chemical filters in it, it's just that I have to be careful and keep an eye out for avobenzone and oxybenzone."

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"I wore this EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 yesterday and I was actually really impressed with it, it didn't irritate my skin at all. It's a hybrid sunscreen with zinc oxide and octinoxate. [...] The reality is it's still an expensive product, and is it [...] better than any of the K beauty sunscreens I've tried? Absolutely not."

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Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

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"For those looking for an elegant mineral sunscreen, whether because you're super sensitive or chemical sunscreen breaks you out, I highly recommend EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. Pure mineral zinc oxide filter along with niacinamide, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid that is just really lightweight, leaves no white cast, suitable for oily acne-prone skin as well, great to wear long or under makeup. This is one I highly recommend. EltaMD makes really nice, elegant mineral-based sunscreen."

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"The first one is from EltaMD and it's their UV Clear. [...] It is a nice elegant sunscreen that I think most moms and aunties would like. It contains predominately zinc oxide with one chemical filter, also has niacinamide and other antioxidants to work synergistically to fend off environmental aggressors while at the same time helping to nourish your skin barrier."

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"EltaMD UV Clear, which is for about $38, you get great options tinted and non-tinted, and that one is also really lovely, very elegant, and it's mineral based but will not give you any white cast."

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"EltaMD has the UV Clear as well as tinted, and both contain niacinamide and I think that's a great ingredient if you're acne prone. I love that EltaMD one, I use it all the time."

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"EltaMD UV Clear, they have tinted and non-tinted sunscreens are super elegant."

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"EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is a lovely option, especially for those with sensitive skin or acne-prone skin. Some individuals with [...] acne do feel like chemical sunscreens tend to break them out more, so if you're not fond of chemical sunscreen, this is a great option to pick. It is elegant and nice to wear alone or under makeup. It does not leave a white cast."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

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"This one is also a hybrid sunscreen and really nice, really light, great for acne prone skin, great for summer and winter. [...] This one also uses US-based chemical filters, so keep that in mind. Some people [...] prefer US filters only and some people prefer anything but US filters because they're so old and the US hasn't really updated anything they've done with sunscreens in the last 20, 30 years, so the US is really lagging behind in terms of all the technology in sunscreens out there."

Tea with MD

115k subs

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"This is one I've talked about a whole lot, it is one that I personally use. It is perfectly formulated for acne, oily, rosacea prone skin and it contains niacinamide as well as Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. It comes as a tinted form and a non-tinted form and it is just beautiful. The tinted version blends into many different skin types quite seamlessly and it gives a very moisturizing finish."

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"EltaMD UV Clear is always one of my recommendations for patients who have rosacea or acne prone skin, and the reason for that is because it contains niacinamide which can help with both acne and rosacea. It's also an antioxidant and can also help brighten up some dark spots and scars. This one is zinc oxide nine percent and octinoxate seven and a half percent, so it is a hybrid sunscreen with a mineral sunscreen component and a chemical sunscreen component as well."

Dr Alexis Stephens

582k subs

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"This was the clear one and then the tinted of course has the iron oxides in there which can really help if your acne healed with hyperpigmentation. One of the sunscreens that I recommend literally all day to my patients and it's a huge patient favorite is the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. For oily acne prone skin you really want to consider reaching for a sunscreen that has zinc oxide in the formula."

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865k subs

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"It's probably the most popular Elta MD sunscreen. Elta MD is a brand that's sold in a lot of skin clinics. It's very lightweight and silky. It's meant to be good for sensitive skin, including skin prone to acne and rosacea, and it applies clear with no residue. I'm not entirely sure it would meet the broad spectrum requirements for Australia or the EU with its filters, but it is broad spectrum in the US. It's very wearable, so if you're not getting a lot of sun, this is a pretty good option."

Mixed Makeup

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"This one has chemical filters in it but I love it because it has a really beautiful light tint to it. If I need to reapply my sunscreen while I'm out I like to go for this one because I'm essentially putting like more makeup on my face. It's one of those things where if I'm wearing blush or something like that it's gonna pretty much cover it up but I don't really care because it gives me a little bit of color, it gives me a glow and it looks really pretty."

208SkinDoc

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"The most common sunscreen that I recommend for an acne routine [...] is EltaMD UV Clear, because it contains niacinamide and it's specifically formulated to help acne-prone skin get and stay clear. I like a light, elegant, no white cast formula that you'll actually enjoy wearing, because if you don't like the way it feels or it clogs your pores, you're not going to wear it."

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"Sunscreen is non-negotiable every single day, at least on your face, and EltaMD UV Clear is my go-to. That's a really good skin longevity routine."

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"One of my go-to's is EltaMD UV Clear. It's got a really light finish, no white cast, and it works for most skin types. [...] That's just one that I recommend because a lot of people love it."

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"In the meantime, EltaMD UV Clear is what I'd recommend that you reach for. It is lightweight, doesn't have a white cast, it's specifically formulated for acne-prone skin, and that is one that I use almost every day."

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"I also highly recommend the EltaMD UV Clear. It has a great finish, it's very cosmetically elegant, it doesn't leave a white cast, and it works beautifully for most skin types."

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"I personally use and recommend EltaMD UV Clear for daily use. It's lightweight, doesn't leave a white cast, and it actually works."

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"SPF, this is every single day in my opinion, non-negotiable. EltaMD UV Clear is one of my absolute favorites, and that is going to cost you a little bit more, about 40 dollars a month."

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"The sunscreen I recommend is the EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46. It's a hybrid sunscreen, both chemical and physical filters, that provides excellent protection without leaving a white cast or feeling greasy. SPF is non-negotiable [...] to me. It's the number one selling sunscreen in my office, and it's the one I use most consistently."

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"For my acne patients who [...] have some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, I definitely recommend a zinc oxide based sunscreen. Typically my go-to recommendation depending on the skin type is the EltaMD UV Clear. They have the sheer version and the tinted version and they both work great."

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"My favorite sunscreen is EltaMD UV Clear. [...] It's made for acne prone skin, and it goes on clear not because it's invisible but because of the niacinamide in it, although it does go on invisible too. It's a very good sunscreen for oily and acne prone skin because of the niacinamide."

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"A light SPF or a lightweight moisturizer with SPF 30 or above is usually my recommendation for the face, [...] and EltaMD's UV Clear is great."

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"It works well under makeup. They now make it in a tinted version and a deep tint version, so for those with more melanated skin you can get one that's going to be a lot closer match to your natural skin tone. [...] It's a product that I love. EltaMD was the first brand I ever encountered as a dermatology PA when I came out of school, and I've loved it ever since."

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"My favorite sunscreen brand is EltaMD. UV Clear was the first premium sunscreen I used, and it hooked me on the brand over ten years ago. They've come out with some additional formulations that are really good, but UV Clear is my most common go-to [...] on a day-to-day basis."

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"This is one of my absolute favorites to use personally and to recommend to my patients, and it's probably the bestselling sunscreen in my practice, the EltaMD UV Clear. It comes in a clear version, a tinted version, and a deep tint version, giving more flexibility to match different skin types. EltaMD makes really cosmetically elegant formulas, so they feel really good on the skin. The addition of niacinamide to this formula helps to fight the appearance of acne."

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"I really love the EltaMD UV Clear for most skin types. They also have tinted versions to complement more skin tones."

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Doctorly

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"This is currently 45 dollars for their UV Clear, which is what I'm currently using on my face right now, tinted. I like it, it's just a standard one. When did the prices get so high for this product? Maybe they were always high and I just didn't realize it."

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"EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen is a great product, really is great for pretty much all skin types. It's got the addition of niacinamide in it, just a great product. A little bit on the pricier side but definitely gets the job done."

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"I've been a huge fan of UV Clear for a very long time and I've always liked it. It's one of the first sunscreens I used pretty consistently. It's got 5% niacinamide in it and it's really good for that oily acne prone skin."

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"The one I've used most consistently and recommended is still the UV Clear. It's just a staple for dermatologists in terms of what we like to wear and what we use for patients, one of my favorite sunscreens."

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"We love this product because one, it's blendable. Two, it has 5% niacinamide, which also has skincare benefits. And three, because it works. This is easily [...] one of the most recommended sunscreens on the channel, and in the clinic it's one of the dermatologists' first choice when recommending a sunscreen. It also has niacinamide, which helps regulate oil production and makes it really good for people with blemish-prone skin, so anyone with acne-prone skin, this is a really good option too."

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"EltaMD has one of my favorites and one of the workhorses in this space. It's very mattifying and very lightweight, and it has niacinamide as well."

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"This is just kind of a foundational OG for niacinamide-based lightweight sunscreens. It just sits very well on kind of like oily, acne-prone skin. Plus, it has niacinamide in it for a little bit of oil control. So, this is lightweight, OG, it's like a dermatologist's favorite. It's really what introduced EltaMD into the world. They have both tinted and untinted forms of this. Great for oily, blemish, acne-prone skin, even for rosacea because of that niacinamide."

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"The Elta MD UV Clear I think is pretty moisturizing personally. It's not marketed as a moisturizer sunscreen, but it is moisturizing enough for me to just use it as a single step in the morning. The Elta MD's whole line I think fits that role. Almost like UV Restore is my go to, but same thing as my facial moisturizer in the morning."

Dr. Sam Ellis

902k subs

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"EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is the sunscreen I have recommended the most consistently to my patients over the last decade of my practice. It has great broad-spectrum coverage, so it's going to protect you from both UVA and UVB rays, but it also has niacinamide, which is a fantastic antioxidant that's anti-inflammatory and can help with things like acne. This is a really good sunscreen if you are acne prone."

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"This formula is so beautiful. It's very lightweight on the skin. It's meant to not clog your pores. [...] I find that a lot of people who are acne prone do really well with it. This was one of the first sunscreens to really lean into the ingredient niacinamide. EltaMD was very much a pioneer with incorporating this into a formula. Niacinamide helps with barrier function. It helps with oil control. It acts as an antioxidant."

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"The EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 sunscreen was literally the first sunscreen I ever used and was like, 'Oh, this is awesome.' And it really did make me want to use sunscreen more. [...] This is my go-to sunscreen rec. When someone's like, 'What's a sunscreen that I can buy in the US that performs well, that's good for sensitive skin?' I lean on this so often and I feel like it's absolutely worth that slightly elevated price tag. When you apply it, it feels like it's between a lotion and a cream."

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"For the last decade that I have been involved in the dermatology world, this sunscreen most consistently is recommended by my patients who struggle with acne, from my colleagues who are dermatologists who deal with a lot of acne. It's not to say that it's the only sunscreen you can use if you have acne, but if you have acne and you have not tried this sunscreen and you're looking for one that has a high likelihood of being successful for you, you might want to start here."

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"The EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen is one of my all-time favorite sunscreens and it also has niacinamide in it. So when you're using that you're not only getting sun protection but you're also getting niacinamide into your routine."

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"I was so excited to use and try their UV Clear, this is the broad-spectrum 46, but this just didn't work for me. It wasn't moisturizing enough and ended up kind of peeling, and it just never, the white cast just never really settled down. So this was a pass for me."

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"The Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is a combination sunscreen with zinc and octinoxate and this is a beautiful sunscreen. It goes on clear, it's slightly dewy, it's not overly glowy. Your recommendation was spot on with this sunscreen, I love it. [...] It's so pretty and it covers without any white cast. Elta [...] MD typically knocks it out of the park with their sunscreens."

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"EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, they've taken zinc and a chemical and blended them together and created their UV Clear, which patients love. It is broad-spectrum SPF 46 and it is nice for oily skin. It [...] is a very nice lightweight moisturizer that is fragrance-free, it's mineral, it has supposedly no white cast, I am not the best judge of that because I am basically Casper the ghost, so I would advise you to test it out."

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"EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 is probably my favorite one of theirs. It has more of a reddish undertone. [...] When in doubt, if you want something that does not have any sort of appearance on your skin, classic chemical sunscreens are your best bet as they are more cosmetically elegant."

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"EltaMD has the UV Clear, it's like $50 with niacinamide. It's expensive, but it's really really good."

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"EltaMD has some really good sunscreen options for acne prone skin. They specifically have a sunscreen called the UV Clear and this is made with niacinamide that can help to regulate oil control. It's one of my personal favorite sunscreens for my acne."

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"EltaMD has the UV Clear, it's like $50 with niacinamide. It's expensive, but it's really really good."

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"For those acne-prone people like me, if you tend to have acne, if you tend to be a little bit oily, this ELTA MD sunscreen is so freaking good. This is the UV Clear broad spectrum 46, and it has ingredients like niacinamide that actually support the skin and other antioxidants that actually help to wound heal. [...] The great thing about this is that it actually goes on sheer. Not all sunscreens go on sheer, and not all ELTA MD sunscreens even go on sheer."

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"They have the UV clear which is amazing for people who have acne prone skin. The UV clear literally has niacinamide and anti-acne ingredients as well as formulas that don't break out skin more. If you're trying to cover acne, depending on the makeup and if you sleep in it and don't remove it properly it can make the entire experience worse so if you get a tinted sunscreen, the UV clear that is formulated for acne, it works as a sunscreen but it also works to help with those blemishes."

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"This is the UV clear, this is what I use for acne prone skin, it is wonderful for her. I love that she loves it. And as somebody who does wear foundation, I wonder if she's ever used the UV clear tinted. I want to get her on the tinted and see how she likes that one. Her sunscreen is perfect, continue using this."

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"Dermatologists and doctors recommend this because it is so good. It has high purity zinc oxide and niacinamide and it's actually made for acne-prone skin. The sun degrades collagen and elastin and can cause skin cancer, but a lot of people don't realize that sun exposure can actually make acne turn into a scar or make acne scarring worse. It can lead to hyperpigmentation, it can cause a scar to be more irritated while it's healing and slow down the healing process."

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"This is the UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 and it has niacinamide. So, it has ingredients that don't break out people who are prone to breaking out. And then on top of that, it actually has ingredients that fight breakouts and pigmentation and help to regulate sebum control. These are so good."

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"It's 40 something dollars and it is worth every penny. This is literally a sunscreen that is made for acne prone skin, broad spectrum SPF 46. It works very well and it is wonderful for those who break out. This is another one of those niacinamide products. This also has some peptides and it is fragrance free. This is just such a great formula. If you have acne prone skin and you're looking for a sunscreen that doesn't break you out, and if anything helps, this is it."

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"If you are someone who struggles with acne and hyperpigmentation, this is fantastic because of that niacinamide. Niacinamide stops your skin cells from sharing that melanin, that pigment that is created after a blemish or from sun exposure, and stops it from traveling to the keratinocytes, those skin cells in your skin, which can actually cause some of that discoloration on those blemishes. This is fantastic for anyone who has post-breakout hyperpigmentation or PIH."

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"The EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen is phenomenal for $37 and it is worth every single penny. This one is great for people who do struggle with acne. It has niacinamide in there which can really help with regulating oil control and can help with a little bit of the dark spots or pigmentation. It stops that pigmentation from being spread to other cells. If you do get those little brown or red or purple spots after pimples, this could be a great one."

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"The UV Clear has niacinamide [...] and is really going to be geared towards or marketed more towards acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation of the skin. [...] It blends in nicely with [...] a pretty normal soft finish, not overly matte and definitely not like a hydrating dewy luminous look at all. [...] If you have acne prone skin, this is one that I recommend."

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