
About this product
A mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 containing zinc oxide and a subtle green tint, designed to protect skin while neutralizing redness associated with rosacea and sensitive skin conditions.
Full ingredients
(12.9%) Zinc Oxide, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Taurine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Oleth-20, Coco-Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP
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This mineral sunscreen earns strong praise for its green tint, which gurus say neutralizes redness without heavy color correction or an ashy cast, making it especially valued by those with rosacea or sensitive skin who struggle with irritating chemical filters. The lightweight texture blends cleanly with no white cast, and it does not sting even around the eyes or when sweat runs down the face. One reviewer found it quite drying throughout the day with noticeable texture by afternoon, so those with naturally dry skin may want to pair it with a good moisturiser or test it first to see how their complexion responds.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
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
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
A mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 containing zinc oxide and a subtle green tint, designed to protect skin while neutralizing redness associated with rosacea and sensitive skin conditions.
Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 92%.
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 92%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50 is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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