UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated August 19, 2026
Green-tinted mineral SPF 41 that calms redness and suits sensitive, eczema skin; semi-dewy texture.
What the community says
This mineral sunscreen uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with a subtle green tint to reduce visible redness and provide sun protection. It suits sensitive, acne-prone, and eczema-prone skin. The texture is mousse-like and semi-dewy, which can feel heavy on oily skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Green tint reduces visible redness
- Mousse-like texture blends smoothly, no white cast
- Oil-free and niacinamide-free, good for sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Tint only matches fair to light skin tones
- Can feel heavy and greasy on oily skin
- Some users report redness or irritation reactions
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Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 15 threads
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 on Reddit, in one place — 15 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/Rosacea and 2 more, summarized.
“EltaMD might give you an allergic reaction.”
Cautionary
“EltaMD”
Cautionary
“might give you an allergic reaction”
Cautionary
“I’ve used the green EltaMD sunscreen and it was really nice!”
Positive
“I don’t really think it offers any color correction though.”
Positive
“It’s really nice under makeup”
Positive
“Sunscreens I've tried: ... EltaMD UV Physical”
Cautionary
“without fail, they all cause this reaction.”
Cautionary
“Elta gives makes my face turn bright red and get hot.”
Cautionary
“I swear by the mineral sunscreens that EltaMD has.”
Positive
“They've got a few mineral options and I've never had a problem with a cast, even when I'm very tanned.”
Positive
“It's a little pricy but to me it's worth it.”
Positive
“3rd for Elta since everything else burns my skin .”
Positive
“I’ve used this for about 7 years or so. Reccd by ny derm.”
Positive
“https://www.dermstore.com/p/eltamd-uv-physical-rosy-broad-spectrum-spf40-50ml/15927197/”
Positive
“Mornings I use face wash moisturizer and EltaMd tinted mineral sunscreen.”
Positive
“I do really like that tinted sunscreen.”
Positive
“It does help with redness and it feels like a moisturizer. It doesn’t feel too thick or anything.”
Positive
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