
About this product
A tinted mineral-only facial sunscreen with SPF 36, featuring niacinamide and a dewy, luminous finish.
Full ingredients
Zinc Oxide (20.15%), Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine
Guru Score
Mixed
4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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No single complaint stood out. The mixed and skipped takes below carry the reservations.
What the gurus are saying
The dewy, luminous glow and high mineral content (20% zinc oxide without titanium dioxide) draw strong praise for both sun protection and finish. Niacinamide and other skin-loving ingredients support hydration and brightness, and the formula really holds moisture throughout the day. However, those with oily or acne-prone skin may find it too heavy and greasy, so it's better suited for dry or mature skin.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
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 tinted mineral-only facial sunscreen with SPF 36, featuring niacinamide and a dewy, luminous finish.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 71%.
EltaMD UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 holds a Guru Score of 71%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
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