UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated August 25, 2026
Niacinamide SPF 46 sunscreen with tint soothes redness but can dry sensitive skin.
What the community says
A tinted mineral sunscreen with 5% niacinamide praised for redness calming in rosacea. It suits sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin, providing light coverage that may reduce need for concealer. Some find it drying or heavy; shade match can challenge fair skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 16 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Contains 5% niacinamide to calm redness and barrier support
- Tinted formula provides light coverage, reducing need for concealer
- Reported zero reactivity by sensitive and rosacea-prone users
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness and irritation in some sensitive users
- Feels heavy or greasy, disliked by makeup-averse users
- Tinted shade can be too dark or grey for very fair skin tones
Product details
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 85 mentions across 16 threads
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“I would probably say the EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46.”
Positive
“A high quality tinted spf is the best product you can ever use for anti aging and hyperpigmentation.”
Positive
“EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
Positive
“I usually use EltaMD tinted sunscreen with niacinamide.”
Positive
“Usually wear EltaMD tinted sunscreen with niacinamide.”
Positive
“I think I need the help of a tinted sunscreen that provides better coverage than EltaMD”
Positive
“-Elta MD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen or Anua Zero Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen or Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Serum”
Positive
“AM”
Positive
“Wash with water”
Positive
“I use eltaMD(love that stuff) but it's tinted.”
Mentioned
“If he likes the texture, I could buy us a bottle to use together.”
Mentioned
“it’s tinted”
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“i switched to a tinted sunscreen (EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted).”
Positive
“and the tinted spf made a bigger difference than i expected, blocking visible light matters especially for deeper skin tones.”
Positive
“the EltaMD Deep Tinted does leave a slight grey cast not gonna lie 😂”
Positive
“I use eltaMD tinted face sunscreen”
Mentioned
“I use eltaMD tinted face sunscreen, pimecrolimis 1%, and unscented moisturizer of various brands.”
Mentioned
“eltaMD tinted face sunscreen”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- TintedYou’re here
UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
85 mentions
OriginalUV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Better for Sun Protection
252 mentions
12 of 14 traits shared
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