UV Clear.

Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight facial sunscreen designed to protect acne-prone skin while remaining invisible under makeup, with water-resistant formulation.

Full ingredients

Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (7%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%), Water, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Citric Acid

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Good for acne-prone skin
Widely available

What they flagged

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

What the gurus are saying

This sunscreen earns consistent praise for suiting acne-prone skin without irritation. Gurus note it spreads easily, sits well under other products, and is widely available, making it a practical everyday choice. The water-resistant version offers extra durability if you need it.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2025

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Azelaic acidVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Doctorly

3.58M subs

✓Yay

"I took it on vacation and used it on most days. I did find when I went in the pool it became very drippy very quickly, so it has very little water resistance. If you're looking for something that's a little bit more water resistant, I would go with UV Clear from La Roche-Posay."

All 3 takes from Doctorly

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"La Roche-Posay UV Clear has actually been a really nice one, that is a good one."

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"Fragrance-free, great for all skin tones. Strong UVA and UVB protection. SPF 50, your classic blend of avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, and octocrylene, some Joba esters, but I found that it was just very very hydrating. For somebody who's looking for a pretty basic sunscreen and likes that dewy finish to a sunscreen, they want something that's invisible, I think this is a really really good option that's pretty widely available now. Not cheap, but also not the most expensive sunscreen. The first time I tried it I actually did a double take in that I wasn't sure it was an American sunscreen. Every time I go to Europe, I love European sunscreens. They have a unique feel to them because of their filters. They're elegant. They're extremely hydrating. They feel different than Korean filters. And this has that kind of feel. So, this seems comparable to some of the Vichy ones, La Roche-Posay ones that I will pick up and regularly use in Europe. I think aesthetically it's great. It does have a strong antioxidant plus sunscreen presence. This is a great sunscreen, you will probably love it if you like sunscreen that just sits well on the skin and is hydrating."

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown

142k subs

✓Yay

"Wearing a broadspectrum SPF of at least 30 is non-negotiable when treating your scars. Some examples here are things like La Roche-Posay UV Clear, really good for acne prone skin, so great for face."

What the evidence says.

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

Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid has clinical evidence for both acne and rosacea, and it is one of the gentler options for calming redness while also working on marks left behind.

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

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is La Roche-Posay UV Clear?

A lightweight facial sunscreen designed to protect acne-prone skin while remaining invisible under makeup, with water-resistant formulation.

Is La Roche-Posay UV Clear worth it?

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

What is La Roche-Posay UV Clear's Guru Score?

La Roche-Posay UV Clear 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.