
About this product
A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen with SPF 46 containing zinc oxide, niacinamide, and antioxidants, available in tinted and non-tinted formulas designed for daily facial protection.
Full ingredients
Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Guru Score
Yay
22 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
Dermatologists and experts consistently praise this sunscreen for its elegant, lightweight formula that works across skin types, especially oily and acne-prone skin, without leaving white cast. The 5% niacinamide and antioxidants add skin-calming benefits, and the range of tinted shades makes it inclusive for those managing hyperpigmentation or rosacea. One expert notes the price sits higher than some alternatives, though the formula's versatility and the fact that many dermatology offices stock it speaks to how well-studied and formulated it is.
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Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.
Source: DermNet
Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.
Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.
Source: DermNet
A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen with SPF 46 containing zinc oxide, niacinamide, and antioxidants, available in tinted and non-tinted formulas designed for daily facial protection.
Mostly yes. 19 of the 22 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 22 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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