EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen, SPF 46 Oil- Free with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended

My skin reacts very negatively to too much sun, especially at the beginning of the summer season. As a result, my dermatologist recommended that I use a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen and that it be at least 50 SPF. The problem with a lot of mineral sunscreens is that, while they are very effective against the sun, they are hard to rub in and likely to leave a white cast on one’s face. As a person of color, I’ve found that to be a particular problem.A large number of “experts” in articles I read recommended this sunscreen. I can now understand why—and also why 40 thousand Amazon customers have purchased this in the past month alone! It comes in different shades so that you can pick one that best matches your skin tone. And it goes on smoothly and easily, without any white cast at all, and feels great on my skin. While it’s only SPF 46, not 50, my dermatologist feels this is close enough. Also important to me is that it’s fragrance free, given my allergies. It advertises itself a being a product that “calms and protects skin prone to acne and rosea.” I can testify that it has prevented my face from breaking out as it usually does at the beginning of summer. I purchased the small bottle so that it would be allowed under TSA guidelines to be carried in my carry-on luggage.

While I did have a hard time getting this product out at first, the product support team at Elta MD helped me get it out, and now I am SO pleased with it. This is the perfect lightweight face lotion with sunscreen. My skin is prone to breakouts and dryness, and I have not had either of those things since using this product. I will absolutely continue to purchase this and wear it year round.

Love this product! Never go out in the sun without it. Have been using this sunscreen for over 5 years! Have recommended it to a number of my friends. Gives me great sun protection with a little coverage too. I love that Elta MD offers a tinted and non-tinted as well as different spf levels. I have oily skin so I use the UV Clear Tinted, and sometimes will wear just this on my face, no foundation or other on errand day.

Bought as a suggestion from a specialist to improve my skin. I switched to tinted skincare a few years ago & needed to upgrade. This is a fantastic product BUT be mindful it pumps out a lot at once. Gentle with the pump.

Love their sunscreen but received the normal version without tint and didn’t realize it until I went to re order.

I have used Elta MD sunscreen over the past couple of summers. I goes on so easy and lasts all day. I actually wear it as my foundation because it feels so light on my skin! I would highly recommend it!

Love this product. Light just the right amount of tint. Leaves a glowy healthy sheen to your face. I wear it alone or can be used over your foundation. I put it on after using a tinted moisturizer or usual moisturizer cream. Feel protected from sun rays. Good for my fair senior sensitive skin. Good for daily use. Not water resistant however.

This is sold at dermatologist's office, which is how I first discovered Elta. I have problem skin and have never experienced a breakout or any other skin problems while wearing this. I use it almost every day; if there is even the tiniest chance I will be outside, I must be wearing sunscreen. The tint is not overwhelming; I think for most people it will blend nicely with skin. I am exceptionally fair and add a tiny bit of a high SPF white sunscreen to it, mix in my hand and apply to face. Even though the tint is dark for me and needs to be lightened as mentioned, I still prefer tinted sunscreen to the stark white of un-tinted sunscreen which just makes me look deathly pale and streaky. This Elta sunscreen with the tiniest bit of white added looks very natural on my skin, and make-up (blush and brow color) apply smoothly and flawlessly over it.