I bought this sunscreen because it had good reviews for people who tend to get clogged pores or acne from sunscreen. It has definitely performed for me. I haven't had a pimple or blackhead in around 2 months, and previously I had at least 2 per month, plus blackheads.
I also changed my regimen. I use Paula's Choice normalizing cleanser, 2% salicylic acid liquid (extra-strength), and her barrier repair moisturizer. (No silicones).
For reference, I'm 27 with fair skin that is somewhat sensitive, and prone to breakouts from products.

Hmm, so this ss has broken me out the least of any ss I have tried (and I have tried MANY)... but it still broke me out quite badly. I don't know if I can fault the formulation though, because I have a growing suspicion that the physical sunscreens (zinc and titanium dioxide) themselves are what are making me break out by drying the surface of my normally oily skin and thus disrupting the oil flow.
I found the ss consistency to be fine and since I do OCM, it was easy to remove completely at night. It didn't make me shiny, didn't pill during makeup application, didn't smell bad and I loved the pump packaging. For someone who doesn't have problems with physical ss ingredients, I think this product would work well.

INITIAL REVIEW: Awesome. I have combination/oily skin. I've been searching far and wide for a mineral sunscreen with the following five qualities:
1) fragrance-free
2) contains "extras" (niacinimine, vitamin E, etc)
3) non-greasy (VERY IMPORTANT)
4) silky, easy to blend, no patchiness
5) no breakouts
So far I can say that this product meets qualifications 1-4! I will get back to you in two weeks or so with the verdict on #5 (if a new product is clogging my skin, I usually find out within 10 consecutive days of use). This stuff is a dream to apply. It's so silky-smooth, it just glides evenly over your skin, which means you don't have to stand in front of the mirror blending for five full minutes to get your face to look normal. It does leave the slightest white cast, but it's actually very flattering and brightening, not ghastly or unnatural-looking at all. This is definitely worth trying, and Paula Begoun gives it a happy face. I'll come back and let you know how the product stands up to acne. Fingers crossed!

Very light, fragrance-free sunscreen. Goes on with an almost watery consistency, which I didn't mind, but I could see how it might slip off in really hot humid weather. I didn't finish the bottle because it made my skin "chalky" looking. I never looked forward to putting it on because I knew it would dry me out just enough to nullify all my moisterizing and beautifying efforts. I should add that I'm not acne prone, and this sunscreen is formulated for sensitive skin that tends to break out with sunscreen use. It's true it's not greasy and it never broke me out.

I really wanted to like this product because my friend who's acne is worse than mine used this and it really worked for her. This product was way too strong for my sensitive skin. It actually clogged my pores and made me break out more. It didn't come off easily and when i was it off with my cleanser (Cetaphil gentle cleanser) it would burn intensely. It also caused my skin to get dry (I have extremely oily skin naturally) so this is a huge problem for me. bottom line, if you have sensitive, acne prone skin like me, DON'T use it. I'm going back to my Neutrogena Healthy Defense daily moisturizer with spf50.

On my tenth bottle of this. I LOVE it. HG everyday facial sunscreen - just be sure to set it with powder. I use Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder (I alternate between both the loose & pressed). I used to have major skin drama (break-out prone & incredibly sensitive) now my skin is perfectly clear. Being ex-break-out-prone I was very tentative to try a new sunscreen (I had been using Sofina Lucent but the high alcohol content was dehydrating my skin, then Paula's Choice SPF15 - not enough protection & I'm not crazy about chemical-only sunscreens) - so at first, I would apply this product (Elta MD) very sparingly as it is quite creamy but now a year or so on I slather it on - I know it absolutely does NOT break me out, it actually makes my skin look better once on, it's gentle, it's calming & it protects my skin from sun damage. So glad I found this product. For anyone out there who has break-out prone skin, I highly recommend you give this sunscreen a try. Please note my current regime (I now have perfectly clear skin): Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Cleanser, Paula's Choice Resist Toner, Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid, Paula's Choice Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator. I also dabble with the Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum & Resist Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion but if you're trying to get your skin on track from break outs - I can't recommend the aforementioned regimen enough (please note: use the Resist toner in the AM & the 2% BHA Liquid in the PM, Hydrator both AM & PM). continued >>

All sunscreens (liquid form) I've tried on my face have broke me out. I was so excited to try this after receiving this product after I bit my lip to purchase this. Unfortunately, I still broke out along the sides of my cheeks after trying this out for a few days. I wished it worked for me, but my skin just doesn't react well to this. Such a shame.

So back in the summer, I thought this product was breaking me out. I was wrong. Apparently it was the new concealer I was test driving that was clogging me. This has a wonderful finish, both in look and feel. Very cosmetically elegant. However, as an oily combination person, I have to admit that this has no oil containing properties at all. Especially in comparison to Japanese oil vacuuming sunscreens. Weirdly enough, I like that this SS doesn't try to eliminate all oil. This also contains niacinamide, which my skin loves. Comes in an opaque, airless pump bottle which is nice. So glad I have finally found a SS that I don't mind repurchasing.

I tested it on my neck before putting it on my face- good thing! Because this caused an itchy, crazy-red rash everywhere I applied it. Yuck! NOT for sensitive skin.

Just about every sunscreen breaks me out so I was excited to try this, especially since it contains niacinamide.It is supposed to be calming to the skin. For some reason, every time I apply this product, it stings my skin for a few minutes. Did not break me out though. Not worth it for me. I will stick with my Replenix spf 45 which I have been using for years now.

Heard good things about this ss on rosacea and skincare forums, but unfortunately it isn't on sale in the UK so I had to order it. The postage from the US is horrible, but I'm willing to pay to find a product that works for me. Sadly, the Elta ss didn't. It went on smoothly, no noticeable white cast (I'm very pale anyway), and although there was a sheen, it was attractive and definitely not a shine! So far, so good. But by the end of the second day of use, I'd broken out in small red pimples and pustules all over my face - everywhere I'd applied the Elta. When I discontinued use, the pimples went away. I think I must be one of those people whose skin is easily clogged by the zinc oxide, which is a shame, as otherwise I really liked the product. Back to the Anthelios for me!

I love this sunscreen! It absorbs quickly and does not leave any noticeable residue on my skin or cause breakouts. Most of the other high SPF sunscreens that I have used in the past would ball up on my skin as soon as I tried to apply a moisturizer or foundation over them. That is not the case with Elta MD UV Clear. It is also very reasonably priced for the quality. It is definitely the best sunscreen I have ever used and I highly recommend it. The only drawback is that it is not very moisturizing and those with dry skin will probably need to use an additional moisturizer after applying this.

I plan to use Elta MD 46 clear the rest of my life. Completely non-greasy, miraculously easy to apply, and works in Texas sun. Probably not going to stay on for heavy exercise or swimming but it's so easy to reapply...

I went thru 2 bottles of this before I realized it was causing tiny bumps on my forehead and chin.

I would buy this again if I have no choice. I purchased this to replace Sofina Lucent which was discontinued. I purchased Sofina to replace Shiseido SPF55 lotion which was discontinued.
I think this a good sunscreen but just not for me or for summer time in New York.
The texture is nice and rubs in smoothly. However, there is the usual issue with whiteness around my hairline but I have learned to fix that. Also, it does leave my face shiny with a slight cast but again I've learned to fix that with make-up.
It just does not stay on!!!
It's fine when I'm in my apartment but when I leave that's the end of my sun protection! This is first sunscreen that I've used that literally runs off my face like it leaving the scene of a crime! I'm trying not to take it personally.
On the plus it does not break me out! Hooray for that. But then again it's not on my face long enough for that to happen. I'm hoping that it will stay on in fall and winter. In the mean time my face has gotten a lot of colour this summer and I feel the wrinkles acoming!
In addition to this because of it's ineffectiveness as a sunscreen (for me) because of it's lack of tenaciousness, my sun induced hives were active and I sometimes looked like an extra from "The Hills Have Eyes".
Did I mentioned that it was on average $30 for 1.7oz? Nice, huh?
The search continues...

I really like this sunscreen. It doesn't irritate my mild rosacea/acne prone skin. No breakouts or irritations. It blends in and absorbs well. It doesn't cause any extra shine in my day if I put a loose powder on top. And as long as I don't sweat too much or get wet it protects my skin perfectly, even on vacation. It's not waterproof or water-resistant. So that would be my only complaint. But for a daily use under makeup or for vacation or a day at the beach, it works perfectly. I would definitely buy this again.

Good but not great for me. Although advertised as very light I could still feel this on my skin in the heavy heat and humidity. LRP Anthelios ultra light still wins that category. It does go on with just a slight white tint that then quickly disappears so I wouldn't call it "clear. "I love the %age of zinc oxide in this but I think you can find equally good sunscreens elsewhere without the high pricetag plus you only get 1.7 ounces. Nice pump container. I hate that I have to order this and for all the reasons listed won't buy again. And finally this didn't do anything noticeably for my rosacea and breakouts; it's just a sunscreen.

After trying and using hundreds of facial sunscreens, (only to get acne, greasy, flaky, streaky, ghostly-pallor, more melasma due to lack of photo-stability or UV-A filters, or great tans which I want to avoid), I've FINALLY found a facial sunscreen that really meets my needs.This works well alone & pretty well under makeup, it's water-resistant for as long as can be expected, and it covers evenly with a sheer finish. It's not completely matte but it doesn't make me look like I haven't washed my face in a week, like most other sunscreens. It leaves a white cast upon application, but this vanishes within a couple of minutes. I have to be careful not to over-apply or this will turn white& flake,etc.It doesn't sting, and my breakouts from prior sunscreens are clearing up! I love that Niacinamide is included because, in some studies it's been shown to (eventually) help fade discolorations. I'm currently using Refissa every night, so I really like the drier feeling of Clear SPF 46. I've spent many days in the sun, recently in AZ, and here in SoCal, and I've noticed no darkening of melasma/discolorations, and no tanning on my face!
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9%, Octinoxate 7.5%. Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, 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. continued >>

I've purchased this product several times. I never write reviews but this is truly an HG product for me! For years I was having reactions to sunscreens with Titanium Dioxide, burning, acne, terrible skin! In walks this product and my search for the perfect spf is over! My acne has cleared up completely since using this product! I've read some other reviews about it being drying, I just wanted to note that the first week I used this (on my insanely oily skin) I almost quit using it because it was terribly drying. Howver I continued with it and at first added moisturizer with it and now without. For some reason after a few weeks of using it, it was no longer drying but perfectly mattifying! After an entire year my skin looks fabulous! I admit there is a slight white cast, very slight but with my pale skin it doesn't look too noticeable. Anyways I LOVE this product and hope it never changes or goes off the market. Literally nothing worked for me before, it was to the point I stopped wearing SPF on my face because they broke me out so bad. I think this product has helped to clear my skin! I use PTR oil free when I need added moisture, makeup forever duo-matte compact make-up shade 200 ( which is fabulous for acne prone skin!) and that's it!

Because of my problematic skin, finding a sunscreen has been difficult. I have rosacea, dehydratated/oily skin, with a touch of SD. I use a prescription retinoid, so sun protection is a must. The Elta Clear, unfortunately, did not work for my skin type. It left a white cast (and I am very pale) and made my skin look dull. It was also very drying, and at the end of the day, it caused some clogged pores. Sigh, back to Olay Complete (for sensitive skin) for now.