UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated August 19, 2026
5% niacinamide tinted SPF 46 for redness and hyperpigmentation; pricey and drying.
What the community says
A tinted mineral sunscreen with 5% niacinamide for calming redness and fading dark spots. Favored by sensitive, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation-prone users for gentle coverage. It can feel greasy or drying and may not suit super fair or acne-prone skin due to breakouts.
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 for redness and hyperpigmentation
- Tinted formula provides light coverage without a white cast
- Suitable for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin types
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness and makeup peeling in some users
- Breakout risk for acne-prone skin due to mineral ingredients
- Feels greasy or heavy for some, especially on oily skin
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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.”
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“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”
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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).”
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 😂”
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“I use eltaMD tinted face sunscreen”
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“I use eltaMD tinted face sunscreen, pimecrolimis 1%, and unscented moisturizer of various brands.”
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“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
244 mentions
11 of 14 traits shared
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