EltaMD

EltaMD UV Clear Blemish Prone and Oil Balancing SPF 50.

Sunscreen

About this product

Lightweight hybrid sunscreen with SPF 50, niacinamide, and oil-balancing actives designed for acne-prone and oily skin.

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Water, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carnosine, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

The 5% niacinamide concentration earns strong praise for controlling oil without clogging pores, hitting that sweet spot that dermatologists say is ideal for regulating sebum while strengthening skin. The lightweight hybrid formula (zinc oxide and octinoxate) blends quickly and works well for anyone using acne treatments who needs sun protection without disrupting their routine. Not many gurus have weighed in yet, so this verdict comes from just a couple of voices so far.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What they liked

Lightweight texture, blends in quickly
Won't clog pores or trigger breakouts
5% niacinamide helps control oil and refine pores

What they flagged

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

Best for

Oily skin Acne-prone skin

Type

SunscreenOil

Key actives

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidAHAVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

Amazon → Google →

Opens a store search. We may earn from these links.

Scan it in the shopFree iPhone app. Scores in the aisle.

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.

All takes Yay takes Nay takes Mixed takes Hide sponsored

Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

✓Yay

"Their new UV Clear Oil Blemish acne fighting sunscreen with 5% niacinamide is also a hybrid and one that has impressed me this year."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

Best Sunscreens of 2026- Dermatologist Picks

"So this one's great for those with oily skin or if you're actually seeing me or your dermatologist for acne treatments. This is a great way to end your routine to protect your skin without clogging your pores. And the texture of this is also just great, it's just lightweight and just blends in so quickly. This one is a hybrid sunscreen and that's how it can get so lightweight, it has zinc oxide and octinoxate."

The Best Morning & Night Skincare Routine for Mature, Dry Skin

"Their new UV Clear Oil Blemish acne fighting sunscreen with 5% niacinamide is also a hybrid and one that has impressed me this year."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

✓Yay

"This is really great for people who have oily, acne prone skin because this also contains 5% niacinamide. Niacinamide can help smooth and refine the pores. It can help acne. Can help prevent excess oiliness on the skin. It has zinc, like I mentioned, antioxidants. It's just a great great sunscreen."

What the evidence says.

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

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.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

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 Clear Blemish Prone and Oil Balancing SPF 50?

Lightweight hybrid sunscreen with SPF 50, niacinamide, and oil-balancing actives designed for acne-prone and oily skin.

Is EltaMD UV Clear Blemish Prone and Oil Balancing 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 Clear Blemish Prone and Oil Balancing SPF 50's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Clear Blemish Prone and Oil Balancing 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.