Almost every skin-care professional will tell you that a good face wash and quality sunscreen are essential for a good skin-care routine. Although there are plenty of sunscreens on the market, most dermatologists recommend EltaMD’s lineup, specifically the UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 ($44). It’s sensitive-skin-friendly and has an oil-free formula that is non-comedogenic, according to the brand.
As a 30-year-old who’s been going to the dermatologist since age 13, I have been recommended EltaMD’s UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 countless times. Although I’ve always loved how it doesn’t exacerbate my acne, I’ve never been a fan of the white cast it leaves behind. But luckily, EltaMD came out with two tinted versions of its bestselling UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 in 2024.
Ahead, I test the original, untinted UV Clear SPF 46, the Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 ($46), and the Deep Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 ($46) sunscreens. Keep reading to see why this brand is worth the hype, and whether the tinted versions reign supreme.
About the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:
