EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen: a Guru Score of 75%

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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✓Yay

"I also like the EltaMD UV Restore Tinted one, phenomenal tinted sunscreen for somebody who's got normal skin but is also trying to fight dark spots and wants to make sure they have coverage of that visible light."

All 4 takes from Doctorly

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"I personally like the UV Restore Tinted product. I think it's incredible. It initially started as just available through dermatology offices, now it's widely available online. [...] Still a great product, that's where it started with a lot of data."

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"I also like the EltaMD UV Restore Tinted one, phenomenal tinted sunscreen for somebody who's got normal skin but is also trying to fight dark spots and wants to make sure they have coverage of that visible light."

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"Beautiful sunscreen. It is a little bit of a heavier sunscreen. It has that squalane base. It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Doesn't leave me with a white cast. [...] Leaves you with that very dewy finish. I absolutely love it. I think a lot of you will love it if you try it as well."

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"I'm a [...] big fan of this, and this one actually won me over above the UV Clear. [...] A lot of people are afraid about chemical sunscreens, but this is such an easy one to recommend because not only has it become one of my go-tos, very consistent go-tos, because it is pure mineral, it also does blend pretty actually very easily for a pure mineral sunscreen. It's a [...] very reliable sunscreen brand [...] that's invested a lot behind the scenes, ends up being extremely high quality."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Mixed

"This is another tinted sunscreen that I had tried a couple of years ago. I kind of like this one but not for my face. This one is also kind of shiny and oily, but I use it on my chest and my neck more because I was liking to save the elements for my face. [...] I probably won't repurchase this one, but if you have dry your skin and you're using Elta MD UV elements and you find that one drying, this one is a lot more hydrating, so you might want to give the restore a try."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Mixed

"Yesterday I wore the EltaMD UV Restore Tinted and [...] after my run [...] my forehead was a little bit itchy and felt a little tight. [...] I don't feel as though it is as moisturizing as the COTZ, though I do like it too and I've gone through more than one tube of it."

All 5 takes from Dr Dray

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"I'm starting to think [...] some of the antioxidants they put in sunscreens, possibly including the one in this product, [...] could be a culprit for that kind of irritation for some people. So [...] all that to say, I do like the sunscreen and I've been wearing it comfortably, but I am coming into some issues with it, the [...] itchy sensation and the stinging if it gets on my waterline."

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"Yesterday I wore the EltaMD UV Restore Tinted and [...] after my run [...] my forehead was a little bit itchy and felt a little tight. [...] I don't feel as though it is as moisturizing as the COTZ, though I do like it too and I've gone through more than one tube of it."

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"This product I love, however if it gets anywhere near the lid line, oh my gosh, it is like vinegar in your eyes. [...] It burns like none other, [...] I think it's something related to the antioxidants in this formula, so be careful, but I do really like the tint, it's just very moisturizing too."

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"This is the EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen, it's zinc and titanium dioxide and it's pretty moisturizing. But it's one of the few sunscreens that I find if it gets anywhere close to my eyes it burns. Throughout the day that's not an issue, it's not one of those sunscreens that burns on your eyelids or migrates down into your eyelids and starts to burn, but [...] if a tiny little bit gets on your lid line as you're rubbing it in, it really burns. I haven't had that with a mineral sunscreen."

MUST TRY TINTED SUNSCREENS 😍 Dermatologist @DrDrayzday

"It would be a good base for your makeup. It's not greasy nor is it shiny, and it's very easy to spread on the skin. [...] It has squalane in it, which [...] is a nice emollient for a healthy dewy glow without looking greasy or shiny. [...] It's vegan, and it does not have niacinamide in it. It's forty one dollars for two ounces, so not cheap, but I really think it's a great option if you are looking for a tinted sunscreen as a daily facial moisturizer."

Mixed Makeup

1.46M subs

✓Yay

"The reason why I like this is because it's tinted. The tint is the perfect color for me, though I know for some people it might be too orangey or too dark, and for others it's too light. [...] They also have it not tinted though, so if you want to try it out, it also comes in an untinted version. The other reason why I like this one is because it has squalane in it, so you get this moisturizing feel to it as well. It's very nourishing for the skin and it gives you a very dewy look."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

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

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen?

Tinted mineral sunscreen with zinc and titanium dioxide, SPF 40, formulated for daily facial sun protection with moisturizing benefits and light coverage.

Is EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Sunscreen holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.