Reviews For EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
Good but drying
It started off fine--smooth, comfortable, a little hard to blend and I had to work at getting all the white cast rubbed in, but after a while I noticed that the skin on my face was becoming very dehydrated. I added other moisturizers, a hydrating cleanser, and a hyaluronic acid serum to my routine to try to fight the dehydration but nothing worked, and by the end I was tight, flaky, and peeling around my mouth and chin. As soon as I stopped using this sunscreen the issue was gone. I don't know what it is about it, but it's unusable for me. Maybe it was some kind of weird allergic reaction. I have sensitive combination skin, so now I'm back on the hunt for something that works for me.
LovelySkin Customer
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ELTA UV CLEAR UNTINTED
Unfortunately, I usually used the tinted but was told from other reviews that it does not leave a white cast on the skin, but in my opinion it does. I bought TWO but wished I purchased only one. It still is an excellent product, just wish it was tinted. Thank you
PattiF
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Good protection but DRYING
I couldn't figure out how my face turned flaky after a 4th of July weekend of consistent use in hot humid weather. This was the only change to my skin care routine. I have oily acne prone skin. It protects well from the sun and doesn't seem to clog my pores but I found it to be too drying!
LovelySkin Customer
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Tint is much too dark
I really enjoyed the feeling but sadly the tint is just too dark for my skin tone, and I’m pretty tan. I may purchase untainted in the future.
LovelySkin Customer
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Slightly drying
This is a little drying for me. I use it but feel like I do end up getting some clogged pores whenever I use it. I do not burn and the SPF result is good.
DaisyLu
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Works but lightens skin tone
I prefer the Daily Tinted but use this when I have active pimples. Even though this is tan tinted the active ingredient slightly whitens the skin so my I’ve complexion is lost.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
On the fence on this one
The pros- As a sunscreen this works great. Goes on nice and doesn’t feel heavy as some do. The cons- It turns my face a reddish color, sort of like a slight sunburn.
Jog1
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Wish it was more matte.
I have very oily skin and would like a daily sunscreen that doesn't increase my shine factor. While I love the feel of how this goes on, it leaves a very dewy glow that I just do not like to have. I'm sure if you have normal skin or wear make up over it that the shine wouldn't be an issue, but I prefer to not wear much face make up as it generally becomes a mess from my oily skin. Love Elta products, which is why I gave it three stars, but this just isn't a great one for me.
Burb
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EltaMD Tinted
The color didn’t blend well into my skin. I wish I only purchased the clear. Should have returned.
Sunshine87
Verified Purchase
Nice but not suitable layering with moisturizer and make up
I bought the tinted EltaMD SPF, good things texture is nice and your skin will not burn under the sun also good for acne prone skin like me. However, the negative side is your makeup looks chunky, sticky and uneven also not suitable to wear after moisturizer. Overall, it's okay.
LovelySkin Customer
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sunscreen
It has a smooth texture; however it has contain chemical sunscreen ingredient. I did get few pimples if I am using it for few days. I only recommend for occasional use.
Verified Purchase
Sadly didn’t work for me
I’m really bummed that I broke out with itchy eczema after using this. With such great reviews, I thought it would work for me! I have eczema and acne-prone skin. I usually stick to Avene products because they are so gentle. I would recommend this for someone who doesn’t have such sensitive skin like I do.
LovelySkin Customer
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Very greasy/shiny
Didn't work for me it is very very shiny and the color is too dark for my skin tone.
LovelySkin Customer
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Not for me
I usually use the untinted version and it works better for me in terms of my acne. I found that this tinted version increased cystic acne on my face. I really wish it would have worked for me since it has a wonderful light color to it. Goes on wonderfully as well. So smooth. I just can't handle the increased acne with this.
Kalyau
Verified Purchase
Beware, it peels and leaves a white cast
I bought the untinted version of this sunscreen after starting with the tinted version. I thought maybe it was something with the tint that made it peel if you put a lot on. It wasn't the untinted version peels AND left a white cast near my jaw and hair line. I'm going to finish the bottle because I don't want to waste it, but for now I have to mix it with another sunscreen for it to go on clear. I tried EltaMD after using Image Protection + for years. I was excited about the EltaMD product line since it was recommended by my dermatologist, but I think I will be switching back to Image.
LovelySkin Customer
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It's okay
I've never used a tinted sunscreen before. It is okay, but it peels if you put too much on. I usually put an extra I have left on my had as a second application on my upper cheeks where I burn easily. The fact that it peeled made me feel like I wiped half of the sunscreen off before I was done putting it on.
LovelySkin Customer
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Tinted Sunscreen
This sunscreen has a smooth, lightweight finish, and I like the pump bottle for easy dispensing. However, the tint is too dark for my fair skin tone.
LovelySkin Customer
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EltaMD Tinted Sunscreen
I like this product but not as well as some others I’ve used. A lot of product comes out with one pump — really too much for my face. Also, the color is a little dark and orangey for my fair skin.
LovelySkin Customer
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EltaMD UV Clear
I had such high hopes for this sunscreen, but it just didn't work for my skin. I'll start with the positives: it spreads like a dream, has no discernable smell, is lightweight, and leaves no white cast. For me, there were a couple of cons that caused me to return it. It made my face feel very, very dry. I tried applying a moisturizer first, allowing that to absorb completely, then applying the sunscreen, but that just caused the sunscreen to roll up into little balls. That brings me to the second con: the flaking and pilling. I notice it tends to flake around my mouth & in between my eyebrows, where my face moves a lot. If I touch my face, it rolls up into little balls under my fingertips. I gave this a neutral 3 stars because it clearly works for others, but for whatever reasons did not work on my skin.
LovelySkin Customer
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Fine but not my favorite
I like this sunscreen ok but have gotten used to another brand that just feels more luxe. I will use it until gone but won't get this particular one again. It was highly recommended by dermatologist so obviously well liked by others.
LovelySkin Customer
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