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3.6

202 reviews

60%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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description

EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 is formulated with high-purity niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and discoloration on your skin. This broad spectrum sunscreen contains micronized zinc oxide to protect your skin from damaging UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. Ideal for daily use on various skin types, UV Clear is lightweight and helps even skin tone for a more smooth appearance. It is fragrance-free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic.

ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9%, Octinoxate 7.5% Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Pleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Lodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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9 years ago

This product didn't give me acne, but if I wear it more than twice a week I begin to get little red spots on my face... not optimal while trying to form a daily sunscreen habit. Also, it tends to...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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10 years ago

Amazing sunscreen! I have tried everything out there and it all breaks me out. This has yet to and I've been wearing it for a year. Don't you just love it when you find something that works...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGray


1.0
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10 years ago

SEVERE RASH w/ white heads took 3 days to go away!!! Although I have Rosacea I have never had this kind of a reaction to a product. And this is labeled and marketed for Rosacea. I spoke with...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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10 years ago

First day using this ss so this is just a first impression. This sunscreen balls up easily. I like applying my ss in layers instead of applying it all at once. Tried that with this suncreen but it...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

I try to write all my reviews the same way I'd like to see reviews, so first off here are my stats: - 18 years old - Combination skin, oily t-zone and slightly dry cheeks - Acne prone,...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Since it's summer, the first thing that comes to mind is wearing sunscreen. Being a girl with super oily skin, most of the sunscreens I've used tend to be a bit gunky, too thick of a formula that...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

My review may get a bit lengthy, as I love this product and want to address some of the comments below and provide my side of the story. I am on my third bottle and this is my HG product! Ever...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I wanted to like this, as it seems to contain good ingredients for sensitive, acne-prone skin like mine (niacinamide and ZnO), but it does not play well w/ any liquid foundation I wear, or anything...

About reviewer (154 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

It's an okay product. I feel like it might be causing some breakouts or irritation because every time I use it I find a few red bumps at the end of the day. Zinc oxide along with cctinoxate are...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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10 years ago

Feels lightweight while applying it, my face gets a shiny look right after aplication but after makeup routine my face looks more even and healthy and some shine remains but doesnt look bad at all...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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10 years ago

I am currently having the absolute worst time finding a sunscreen suitable for my skin. In the past, I've had very oily, acne-prone, sensitive skin. I now have oily, reactive skin and rosacea. ...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

This has become my daily moisturizer. I don't even consider it a sunscreen--that's how lightweight and easy to put on it is! I have extremely oily skin and have finally found a high daily spf that...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

My dermo recommended this and had talked up about how thin and non-greasy it was. Well I tried it twice and it was not only greasy, but also pilled like nobody's business! I couldn't even put...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Finally, a sunscreen that my sensitive skin can tolerate. It also doesn't give me that hideous noticeable white cast that I usually get from physical sunscreens. I'm torn on the packaging - airless...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Out of all the sunscreens I've tried this is the best one for my oily, acne-prone skin. I've been using for over 2 weeks and it has really calmed down the redness and irritation I was getting from...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I tried this because of the niacin in it, hoping it would help my rosacea & be a decent sunscreen, I found it too irritating & drying...and I have pretty oily skin. I did turn red after a day in...

About reviewer (345 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

This is the only sunscreen that hasn't broken me out. I'm almost 44 and have suffered acne my entire adult life. I asked a friend what she used because her skin always looks beautiful and she...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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10 years ago

My skin: oily/dehydrated, very clog prone, sensitive I used this sunscreen for two months. All was well the first month, then it went downhill. I have very oily skin, and this made my skin more...

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

This sunscreen is great for my oily, sensitive, and clog-prone fair skin. It is very lightweight and is neither mattifying or greasy. It absorbs quickly into my skin and does not pill or ball up...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

The best sunscreen I have used for my combination skin. I love this because it combines both a physical and chemical block, and it doesn't leave a white cast on my medium skin. I have re-purchased...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen