EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41: a Guru Score of 91%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Clogged or visible pores1 expert

“When you apply it it has this nice pore blurring effect.”

Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 7:47

Excess oil and shine1 expert

“in general these mineral filters tend to be a little bit better for oily skin.”

Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 7:19

Rosacea1 expert

“Even now it's one of my top recommended sunscreens for people who have rosacea or people who have sensitive skin in general.”

Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 14:08

Skin recovering after a procedure1 expert

“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.”

Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 2:36

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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April Basi

72k subs

✓Yay

"EltaMD UV Physical is one of the options I recommend to my friends who have sensitive skin."

Dr. Sam Ellis

900k subs

✓Yay

"One of my favorite mineral sunscreens for around the eyes is the EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41. This one is slightly tinted so you actually get a little bit of cover of dark circles if you're also going for that too. It's a face sunscreen but using it under the eyes can be really helpful."

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All 5 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis

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"One of my favorite mineral sunscreens for around the eyes is the EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41. This one is slightly tinted so you actually get a little bit of cover of dark circles if you're also going for that too. It's a face sunscreen but using it under the eyes can be really helpful."

Dermatologist Shares Best Mineral Sunscreens for Your Skin! (Tinted & Untinted) | Dr. Sam Ellis

"I really love that EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41. This sunscreen uses a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and it has a really nice neutral tint. I feel like sometimes they're too peachy or too warm and this one sits right in the middle. In terms of texture it's quite mousey, almost whipped, and so I find that it layers really well under makeup. When you apply it it has this nice pore blurring effect."

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."

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"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."

Dermatologist's Top 10 Skincare Products for Oily Skin & Clogged Pores! | Dr. Sam Ellis

"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."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"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."

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"It's actually present in one of my favorite sunscreens, the EltaMD UV Physical Tinted Mineral Sunscreen. I love that bad boy, and honestly that is a sunscreen I've been using off and on for many years."

All 3 takes from Dr Dray

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"If you came to my channel in the 2016 year you'll recall I was frequently wearing their UV physical tinted sunscreen"

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"It's actually present in one of my favorite sunscreens, the EltaMD UV Physical Tinted Mineral Sunscreen. I love that bad boy, and honestly that is a sunscreen I've been using off and on for many years."

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."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

✓Yay

"This is EltaMD for $44. It's tinted mineral. It's a really nice sunscreen option that is one of their best sellers. It is nice, all mineral tinted."

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Frequently asked.

What is EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41?

A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen with SPF 41 that uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to shield the face from sun exposure.

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

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 91%.

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

EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 holds a Guru Score of 91%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

What is EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 is good for clogged or visible pores (1 expert), excess oil and shine (1 expert), rosacea (1 expert) and skin recovering after a procedure (1 expert).