EltaMD

EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45.

Sunscreen

About this product

A broad-spectrum sunscreen with transparent zinc oxide offering SPF 45 protection in an aero formulation designed for easy application.

Full ingredients

(9.3%) Zinc Oxide, (7.5%) Octinoxate, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isobutane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Propane, Purified Water, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Undecylenoyl Glycine

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This zinc oxide sunscreen earns respect from dermatologists and estheticians for solid protection that some say rivals an SPF 50 or higher. The formula sits somewhere in the middle on the transparency scale, so you do need to rub it in to avoid a white cast, but that trade-off makes it especially handy for anyone who struggles to reach all the spots they need to cover.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take September 2023

What they liked

Spray format easy to apply and rub in
Mineral sunscreen blends without heavy white cast
Water-resistant protection holds up in sun

What they flagged

Expensive for the size
Chemical filter may irritate sensitive skin

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

SunscreenSpray & mist

Key actives

SPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Mixed

"So I personally wouldn't recommend this. However, this is a very well researched sunscreen that many dermatologists and estheticians recommend that provides a great amount of protection. It's a good product, just don't mix it with your moisturizer."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This right here is the EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45, and even though it says it's an SPF 45, I feel like this protects me like an SPF 50 or even 50 plus. This is a continuous spray transparent zinc oxide with UVA and UVB protection, and this is so easy to apply. With spray sunscreens you still have to rub them in, but watch this, do you see how nice that goes on? And then when you do rub it in, boom boom boom, it's easy peasy."

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"This is from EltaMD, this is the UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45, it's a transparent zinc oxide and I would say it's like a six or seven out of ten on the transparency scale. You do kind of have to rub it in but for those who have a hard time reaching, this is amazing."

What the evidence says.

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

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

Frequently asked.

What is EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45?

A broad-spectrum sunscreen with transparent zinc oxide offering SPF 45 protection in an aero formulation designed for easy application.

Is EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45 worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Aero Broad Spectrum SPF 45 holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.