UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated July 31, 2026
Niacinamide boosts barrier and calms visible redness
What the community says
Lightweight tinted mineral sunscreen with 5% niacinamide that many with sensitive, rosacea-prone, and acne-prone skin use for daily SPF coverage and visible redness camouflage, though some find it drying or pore-clogging.
What this means for you
Backed by 15 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Niacinamide boosts barrier and calms visible redness
- Tinted formula avoids white cast and blends well across tones
- Lightweight, sits well under makeup without caking
Watch out for
- Contains alcohol denat and niacinamide can be drying or irritating for some
- Can cause breakouts or irritation in sensitive, rosacea, or acne-prone users
- Some users report makeup peeling or creasing, especially if layered too soon
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Real Reddit threads
15 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare +3 more
“switching to a 100% mineral tinted ss has done wonders for my skin cosmetically as well.”
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“I used mine to buy some EltaMD sunscreen for a trip coming up.”
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“What mineral sunscreen do you use?”
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“I would probably say the EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46.”
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“A high quality tinted spf is the best product you can ever use for anti aging and hyperpigmentation.”
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“EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
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“I usually use EltaMD tinted sunscreen with niacinamide.”
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“Usually wear EltaMD tinted sunscreen with niacinamide.”
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“I think I need the help of a tinted sunscreen that provides better coverage than EltaMD”
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“-Elta MD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen or Anua Zero Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen or Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Serum”
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“AM”
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“Wash with water”
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“I use eltaMD(love that stuff) but it's tinted.”
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“If he likes the texture, I could buy us a bottle to use together.”
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“it’s tinted”
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“i switched to a tinted sunscreen (EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted).”
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“and the tinted spf made a bigger difference than i expected, blocking visible light matters especially for deeper skin tones.”
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“the EltaMD Deep Tinted does leave a slight grey cast not gonna lie 😂 but it's nothing bad that a little makeup can't fix”
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