UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated September 3, 2026
Hydrating SPF 40 sunscreen with a dewy finish; can irritate sensitive skin.
What the community says
A moisturizing SPF 40 sunscreen favored for dry and sensitive skin types seeking glow. It layers well under makeup but can irritate some users, especially with recent formula changes. Not ideal for those prone to redness or breakouts.
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What people love
Watch out for
- Irritates eyes and causes bumps for some longtime users after reformulation
- May cause breakouts in acne-prone users switched from other sunscreens
- Feels slightly thick and separates over other products in layered routines
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Real Reddit threads — 21 mentions across 7 threads
EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“then apply elta md uv daily 40 spf sunscreen.”
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“Is the sunscreen causing this?”
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“thank you for the kind words 💙. i just started using this sunscreen last week, might be the culprit”
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“I use EltaMD as well, I like the Daily one.”
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“I’ve been using the EltaMD one for years and really like it!”
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“Elta MD!”
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“But regular spf I have on hand would be EltaMD UV Daily 40”
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“When it comes to sunscreen I’m still having issues finding the right one that doesn’t irritate me.”
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“EltaMD UV Daily 40 or La Roche Posay Liquid Mineral SPF.”
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“eltamd uv daily spf (on good days)”
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“Literally vanicream gentle cleanser, lrp triple repair cream and eltamd uv daily spf”
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“sunscreen”
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“I have tried them all and have used EltaMD UV Daily and prior to that UV Clear for years”
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“But now UV Daily is bothering me too.”
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“I recently tried their new UV Daily + hydration and the UV restore SPF and both irritated my eyes and it gave me bumps.”
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“During the daytime I use EltaMD UV Daily SPF”
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“but trying to find another one as I find it slightly irritating”
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“During the daytime I use EltaMD UV Daily SPF (but trying to find another one as I find it slightly irritating).”
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