EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen

EltaMD

8/10 (19852 reviews)

sunscreensensitive skinSPF 461.7 oz

Key Benefits

Overall Score: 8/10

Apply liberally to clean, dry face 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. Suitable for daily use on most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Patch test prior to first use if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin. Not recommended for infants under 6 months. Avoid use if you have known sensitivities to any listed ingredients.

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Detailed Product Scores

Overall

8/10

Weighted average of all factors

Safety

7/10

Allergen and irritation risk assessment

Efficacy

9/10

Expected performance and results

Formulation

9/10

Ingredient synergy and stability

Sustainability

5/10

Environmental and ethical impact

Benefits & Concerns

Key Benefits (0)

Concerns & Limitations (7)

Contains Octinoxate, a chemical UV filter with potential for irritation or allergy in sensitive individuals
Contains Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, a preservative with rare risk of allergic reaction
Contains Isopropyl Palmitate and Octyl Stearate, which may be comedogenic for some users
Contains iron oxides, which may rarely cause irritation in sensitive skin
Contains silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane), which may not be suitable for all preferences
Contains phenoxyethanol, which can cause irritation in rare cases
Not all ingredients are biodegradable or environmentally benign

Complete Ingredient Analysis

Total Ingredients

Emollients

Fragrances

Unsafe

Complete Ingredient Breakdown

Listed in order of concentration with detailed analysis

Zinc oxide

unknownsunscreen

Octinoxate

unknownsunscreen

Aqua

unknownsolvent

Cyclopentasiloxane

unknownemollient

Niacinamide

unknownskin brightening

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate

unknownemollient

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

unknownviscosity controlling

Butylene glycol

unknownhumectant

Polyisobutene

unknownemollient

#10

Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether

unknownemulsifying

#11

Sodium hyaluronate

unknownhumectant

#12

Tocopheryl acetate

unknownantioxidant

#13

Lactic acid

unknownexfoliant

#14

Oleth-3 phosphate

unknownsurfactant

#15

Phenoxyethanol

unknownpreservative

#16

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

unknownpreservative

#17

Isopropyl palmitate

unknownemollient

#18

Octyl stearate

unknownemollient

#19

Iron oxides

unknowncolorant

#20

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

unknownbuffering agent

Product Attributes

Vegan

Cruelty-Free

Reef Safe

Alcohol-Free

Paraben-Free

Silicon-Free

Sulfate-Free

Fragrance-Free

EU Allergen-Free

Oil-Free

Fungal Acne Safe

Usage Instructions & Guidelines

Official Usage Instructions

Manufacturer's recommended application

unknown

Ideal For:

•Daily skincare routine
•Sensitive skin types
•Natural product enthusiasts

Avoid If You Have:

•Known allergies to listed ingredients
•Very sensitive or reactive skin
•Strict vegan lifestyle requirements
•Preference for fragranced products

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Detailed Product Scores

Benefits & Concerns

Key Benefits (0)

Concerns & Limitations (7)

Complete Ingredient Analysis

Complete Ingredient Breakdown

Product Attributes

Usage Instructions & Guidelines

Official Usage Instructions

Ideal For:

Avoid If You Have:

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