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UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41.

EltaMD
UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41
Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 41 protection, formulated with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Guru Score

90%

Yay

5 experts · Moderate agreement
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5Yay
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What the gurus are saying

This lightly tinted mineral sunscreen earns consistent recommendations from dermatologists for sensitive skin, including post-procedure use, praised for gentleness and a pore-blurring effect valuable for oily skin. The mineral filters provide non-irritating protection. Gurus note that mineral sunscreens inherently create white cast, and even with this light tint, deeper skin tones may still see whitening. Moreover, the cosmetic finish doesn't convince everyone the price point compares well to drugstore mineral options.
Synthesized from 5 expert reviews · most recent take February 2026

What the gurus are saying.

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"EltaMD UV Physical is one of the options I recommend to my friends who have sensitive skin."
Yay
"That being said, I'm wearing a mineral sunscreen right now from Ulta MD."
All 2 takes from Dr Dray
Dermatologist Q&A: Tretinoin, Retinol, Sunscreen & Sensitive Skin
"That being said, I'm wearing a mineral sunscreen right now from Ulta MD."
Sunscreen I use & USED UP| Dr Dray
"I really liked it but I would not say it is their best sunscreen. It is an all mineral formula but it's not tinted and there is a cast and it is shiny and those are things that don't bother me. But if you're going to plunk down the change for an Elta MD sunscreen I think the aesthetics of this you're going to be sorely disappointed because there are all mineral formulations that you can buy in the drugstore that are less expensive and look the same. This is not bad and I obviously finished it up. It is water resistant 40 minutes and it has hyaluronic acid which can help in pulling water into the top dead layer of the skin. It also has occlusive ingredients in it to trap that water and hold it in place so it's not drying or irritating. If you have rosacea I do think this is a good sunscreen for you but for the price point I would say use the CeraVe one or at least try the CeraVe one out and see what you think because I think they kind of look the same and that one's a lot less expensive."
Yay
"One of my favorite mineral sunscreens for around the eyes is the ELA MD UV physical SPF 41"
Top Pick: sunscreen for rosacea-prone skin
All 5 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis
Treatments for Crow's Feet That WORK | Fix Eye Wrinkles | Dr. Sam Ellis
"One of my favorite mineral sunscreens for around the eyes is the ELA MD UV physical SPF 41"
Dermatologist Shares Best Mineral Sunscreens for Your Skin! (Tinted & Untinted) | Dr. Sam Ellis
"I really love that Elta MD UV physical SPF 41 this sunscreen uses a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and it has a really nice neutral tint"
My Rosacea Journey: Dermatologist Shares Skincare & Treatments That Work! | Dr. Sam Ellis
"I do want to give a special shout out to Ulta MD UV physical SPF 41 because this was probably the first sunscreen I ever used consistently. I really liked that it had a little bit of a tint and a little bit of a blurring effect, so I feel like it makes my skin look better, and I really like that it was gentle on my skin. Even now it's one of my top recommended sunscreens for people who have rosacea or people who have sensitive skin in general."
Dermatologist Shares the Best Sunscreen for Your Skin Type (Oily, Dry, Combination, & More!)
"I think it is excellent if you have sensitive skin. This is one of my top recommendations also for sunscreen to use after you've had a laser procedure, so it really is incredibly gentle and I've never had anyone report skin stinging or burning after they use this product. I really like that it has a little bit of tint, so because this is a mineral sunscreen it uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as the exclusive UV filters, that little bit of tint also helps mask some of that white cast that sometimes zinc-based or titanium dioxide-based sunscreens can have. That being said, the tint on this really is quite light, so if you do have a deeper skin tone I could imagine this still giving you a bit of a white cast. The other thing I really like about this sunscreen and why I think it is great if you have oily skin is it has a little bit of a pore blurring effect. This sunscreen is also really good if you are acne prone."
Dermatologist's Top 10 Skincare Products for Oily Skin & Clogged Pores! | Dr. Sam Ellis
"The ELA MD UV Physical SPF 41 is excellent for oily skin. This is a lightly tinted mineral or physical sunscreen. The UV filters in here are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and in general these mineral filters tend to be a little bit better for oily skin. Zinc has this drying effect on the skin which if you have oily skin can be really helpful. One unique aspect is the tint. I find a lot of tinted sunscreens are really warm or orange toned, but this one is much more cool with kind of like pinky undertones. That's great for people who have very fair skin who feel like they can't find a tinted sunscreen that is closer to their skin color. Also this has some blurring effects on the pores, and people who tend to be oily also tend to have more prominent pores, so anything that we can use in our skincare to diminish the pore appearance can be nice. This also happens to be a great sunscreen if you have really sensitive skin. It is so gentle, and it's also one of my recommendations for post-procedure application."
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"By far the most common sunscreens that I reach for are from Elta MD and it's because there's like an endless supply. Many dermatologists and doctor's office sell Elta MD and so it's like available and on hand. But the great thing about Elta MD is that they have so many different sunscreens for so many different skin types and then they have the tinted and the untinted. Especially if you just came in for a laser treatment, number one you need to wear sunscreen but number two you should not be wearing makeup and a lot of people have such a hard time with that so the Elta MD is like the perfect solution. They have the UV physical broad spectrum 41 which is literally made for post-procedure skin and you can get it tinted or untinted. When you do you can literally use this as if it were makeup and they have some that give you a glow."
Top Pick: professional sunscreen
Yay
"I love both of these sunscreens as you can see the physical gives me a little bit of tint it's probably not going to work for anyone Beyond Fitzpatrick 3 both of these are lovely sunscreens"
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Frequently asked.

What is EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41?

A mineral sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 41 protection, formulated with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Is EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 worth it?

Yes. All 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 90%.

What is EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 holds a Guru Score of 90%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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