A broad-spectrum SPF 46 facial sunscreen from EltaMD, designed for daily use on the face.
Zinc Oxide (9.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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19 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Niacinamide and a light, clear finish are what gurus keep coming back to, and many say this sunscreen suits oily and acne-prone skin. Its zinc and chemical filter mix can sting less than all-chemical formulas, though the filters split opinion and some gurus call it pricey. Two takes push back, saying newer sunscreens have caught up and that it may have been reformulated.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
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 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
A broad-spectrum SPF 46 facial sunscreen from EltaMD, designed for daily use on the face.
Mostly yes. 17 of the 19 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 19 expert reviewers we have collected.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
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