UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated July 31, 2026
Niacinamide inclusion helps reduce redness and control oil
What the community says
Designed for sensitive to acne-prone skin, this lightweight, mineral-forward SPF 46 sunscreen features niacinamide for redness and oil control but can pill and irritate some users, especially those sensitive to niacinamide or prone to rosacea.
What this means for you
Backed by 17 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Niacinamide inclusion helps reduce redness and control oil
- Lightweight, mineral-forward formula suited for layering under makeup
- No white cast and generally good for acne-prone skin
Watch out for
- Contains niacinamide which can cause irritation and breakouts for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Texture can pill under makeup if not fully absorbed or layered improperly
- Price is high compared to drugstore SPF options
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Real Reddit threads
17 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare +3 more
“However, I changed my sunscreen to Elta MD UV clear around 2 weeks ago.”
Positive
“My skin has been loving it and it feels more ‘elegant’ (idk the exact term) than the LRP one.”
Positive
“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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“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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“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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