EltaMD UV Clear SPF46
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Broad-spectrum SPF 46 face sunscreen with zinc oxide 9.0% and octinoxate 7.5%, with niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate among the inactive ingredients. Fragrance-free and oil-free. No water-resistance claim; not a mineral-only formula. 1.7 oz.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 with zinc oxide 9.0% and octinoxate 7.5% as active ingredients; niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate are listed among the inactive ingredients. Retailers list it as fragrance-free, oil-free and non-comedogenic, in 1.7 oz (48 g) and larger sizes. It has no water-resistance claim, and it contains octinoxate, which reef-protection rules in some places restrict.
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 combines zinc oxide 9.0% with octinoxate 7.5%, and lists niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate among its inactive ingredients. It is fragrance-free and oil-free and is marketed for all skin types, including acne- or rosacea-prone skin. SPF 46 is slightly lower than the others, it has no water-resistance claim, and the octinoxate means it is not a mineral-only formula.
Pros
- Fragrance-free, oil-free and non-comedogenic according to retailer listings
- Zinc oxide 9.0% plus octinoxate 7.5%, broad spectrum
- Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate in the formula
Cons
- SPF 46 and no water-resistance claim; contains octinoxate, which some reef-protection rules restrict
Score breakdown
Dr. Sugai Reviews: EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
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