UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated August 18, 2026
Feels like a hydrating moisturizer with good daily sun protection
What the community says
This is a moisturizing SPF 40 sunscreen praised for its hydrating, slightly dewy finish. It suits dry and sensitive skin or anyone needing a non-irritating daily sunscreen. However, it can feel a bit heavy and trigger breakouts for acne-prone users, so YMMV.
What this means for you
What people love
- Feels like a hydrating moisturizer with good daily sun protection
- Suitable for dry and sensitive skin needing extra moisture
- Tinted version avoids white cast with a slight glow
Watch out for
- May break out acne-prone skin despite being labeled non-comedogenic
- Can feel slightly heavy or rich for oily skin types
- Needs an oil-based cleanser for thorough removal
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 4 threads
EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/Rosacea, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“Agreed. I have dry skin and UV Daily is my favorite”
Positive
“UV clear is my favorite!”
Positive
“The EltaMD you posted was nice but a bit heavy/rich on my skin”
Positive
“I use EltaMD as well, I like the Daily one.”
Mentioned
“I’ve been using the EltaMD one for years and really like it!”
Mentioned
“Elta MD!”
Mentioned
“then apply elta md uv daily 40 spf sunscreen.”
Mentioned
“Is the sunscreen causing this?”
Mentioned
“thank you for the kind words 💙. i just started using this sunscreen last week, might be the culprit”
Mentioned
“eltamd uv daily spf (on good days)”
Positive
“Literally vanicream gentle cleanser, lrp triple repair cream and eltamd uv daily spf”
Positive
“sunscreen”
Positive
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