UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated August 18, 2026
Contains niacinamide and azelaic acid for redness and pigmentation control
What the community says
A lightweight hybrid sunscreen with niacinamide targets acne-prone and sensitive skin. It layers well under makeup but requires patience to absorb fully; many find it pricey and experience pilling or irritation, especially with rosacea or sensitive skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 20 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Contains niacinamide and azelaic acid for redness and pigmentation control
- Lightweight, non-greasy texture that layers well under makeup
- Mineral and chemical hybrid offers broad-spectrum, stable sun protection
Watch out for
- Niacinamide triggers irritation and breakouts, especially in rosacea sufferers
- Pills easily if not fully absorbed or layered incorrectly
- Pricey for daily reapplication; may feel greasy or heavy on dry skin
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Real Reddit threads — 244 mentions across 20 threads
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 on Reddit, in one place — 20 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“However, I changed my sunscreen to Elta MD UV clear around 2 weeks ago.”
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“My skin has been loving it and it feels more ‘elegant’ (idk the exact term) than the LRP one.”
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“I really like the Elta MD UV clear sunscreen too.”
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“EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 sunscreen.”
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“I do wear sunscreen every day.”
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“Yes, sunscreen every day!”
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“EltaMD UV Clear.”
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“Amazing, HG sunscreen under makeup.”
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“Not sticky, not chemical, no smell. 💯”
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“EltaMD UV Clear is formulated specifically for acne- and rosacea-prone skin”
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“Someone with oily as hell skin and acne lmk which of these worked for you.”
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“I have oily and acne prone skin.”
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“I'm an EltaMD lover, but that's limited to their UV Skin Recovery (green tint), UV Clear, and the UV Daily tinted.”
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“UV Clear”
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“I'm an EltaMD lover”
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“although I usually use EltaMD on face”
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“also why Elta MD is not here? :D”
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“I’ve done the coppertone on face frequently also with no issues.”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- OriginalYou’re here
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
244 mentions
TintedUV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
86 mentions
12 of 14 traits shared
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