EltaMD

EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50.

Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen with a sheer finish, formulated with hydrating ingredients like squalene and sodium hyaluronate.

Full ingredients

Octocrylene (10%), Zinc Oxide (15%), Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Lightweight hybrid formula with water resistance
Dewy finish without feeling heavy
Hydrating with squalene and sodium hyaluronate

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

This sheer sunscreen earns praise for blending seamlessly and leaving skin feeling dewy rather than heavy, making it a solid pick for those wanting hydration alongside sun protection. Gurus note it's acne-safe despite containing octocrylene, and that the formula hydrates well, though the UV Clear formula from the same brand may edge it out specifically for acne-prone skin. The lightweight feel and clean blending are what keep people coming back.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take August 2023

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin C Hyaluronic acidSPFSqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

✓Yay

"This is a hybrid sunscreen like the UV Clear but that one is not water resistant whereas this one has the water resistant 80 minute design, so this is a nice one to put on before the beach. Very lightweight because you have that hybrid nature of having zinc oxide and octocrylene. I like this one a lot. It's just so lightweight, makes my skin feel nice and dewy but doesn't overdo it."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This is acne-prone skin safe. EltaMD is super professional. This is a wonderful formula and it blends in beautifully. EltaMD is one of those lines that all of the dermatologists sell and use because it works really really well. Yes, their non-medical products are cruelty-free and beautiful on the skin. This is brilliant. I love that it's on sale."

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 Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50?

A lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen with a sheer finish, formulated with hydrating ingredients like squalene and sodium hyaluronate.

Is EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.