UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
by EltaMD
Updated October 14, 2026
Hybrid SPF 50+ that works well; white cast remains possible.
What the community says
A hybrid SPF 50+ combining octocrylene and sodium hyaluronate for daily broad-spectrum protection. Reddit users reach for it in rosacea routines and report no weird reactions, but white cast complaints make it a risky pick for deeper skin tones.
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Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 4 threads
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/Rosacea and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“I finally found the elta MD uv broad 47 and uv sheer 50 are both around 38 on dermstore.”
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“You can subscribe to get the discount or they usually give a discount on your first order.”
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“Elta MD UV Sheer 50SPF.”
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“(Not the one with Niacinamide) I get a horrible reaction from any product with that.”
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“Morning- Wash with Vanicream gentle cleanser. Vanicream regular gentle moisturizer, Elta MD UV Sheer 50SPF.”
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“EltaMD Sheer is a hybrid and works well.”
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“For full mineral, I love Isdin Actinica”
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“The problem is, all the ones I’ve tried so far leave a white cast - including Elta MD”
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“like eltaMD uv sheer in the big tube”
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“Get a hydrating sunscreen (chlorine will dry out your skin) with solid water resistance like eltaMD uv sheer in the big tube”
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“and reapply when skin is dry.”
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