EltaMDUV Sheer Face Sunscreen, SPF 50+ No White Cast Sunscreen for Face and Body, Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Formula

I've been avoiding sunlight for decades, but occasionally it's inescapable. You'll never find me willingly soaking up the rays, but I do have to walk out to my car in summer, drive somewhere on my lunch hour, etc. I've gotten used to my foundation makeup having some SPF, but when I recently changed formulas, I was surprised to find zero mention of sun protection on the bottle. So off I went in search of a unicorn -- that is, a sunscreen that doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't affect the color or finish of my makeup, doesn't feel greasy, and doesn't smell like a day at the pool.I checked around the web for discussions about the best sunscreen to wear under makeup, and this EltaMD formula kept popping up. The price is definitely more than I would ever spend on something like this, but fortunately it's eligible for FSA, so I was able to put it on that account. I was a little worried about pilling because while some reviewers said it didn't pill at all, others said it pills badly. As for how it turned out for me...It's perfect. My skin is easily irritated, but I've been wearing this sunscreen daily for 6 weeks now, and my skin is happy. It's lightweight and feels like it moisturizes, so I use this instead of a moisturizer each morning, but it doesn't feel oily or greasy at all. It does have a little bit of a white cast to it, but that fades quickly and doesn't change the appearance of my foundation at all. And no, it doesn't make my foundation pill! I've come to the conclusion that whether or not it pills probably depends on the foundation itself, as some formulas may mix differently with it. In any case, Maybelline Super Stay 24HR Skin Tint works well with this sunscreen, so it's great for me.Overall, this has turned out to be a great buy. It's not cheap, but a little goes a long way, and it agrees with both my skin and my makeup, so I'll definitely be back for more!

I highly recommend this sunscreen to anyone that can afford it and does not consider money an issue. It is an expensive sunscreen; however, during certain times of the year, such as Black Friday / Cyber Monday, you can find it discounted from its usual price.This product is marketed as a zinc oxide sheer sunscreen; however, it is a combination of a mineral and chemical sunscreen consisting of 15% Zinc Oxide and and 10% Octocrylene. In my opinion, this sunscreen does not need Octocrylene, as the percentage of Zinc Oxide it contains is already suitable and high enough for adequate protection against UVA-1, UVA-2 and UVB rays. Octocrylene is a chemical ingredient that protects only against UVB, which cause sunburn.This sunscreen goes on clear on the skin, leaving a minimal white cast, if any. It quickly absorbs into the skin. It leaves a minimal white cast on facial hair / a beard. It is very easy to apply to the skin without stretching it, including easy to apply to facial hair / a beard. My only recommendation when applying is to hold the tube upward, as some of the contents may leak out if the tube is facing downward.I recommend applying this product only to the face.

Very satisfied. Goes on smoothly. Not greasy or sticky. Doesn’t leave white residue. No smell. It’s moisturizing too. No sunburn when use it.

Seriously the best sunblock! I've been using this exclusively since my dermatologist recommended it and gave me some samples. We live on a lake and I put this on my face every day. While I use different sunblock without zinc on my body to allow my skin to get a little color, my face stays untouched and I avoid having sunspots, freckles, etc. on my face. I just use a cc cream to match my body.

This is my favorite sunscreen. It doesn't bother my sensitive eyes or skin...AND IT WORKS! There is a white cast that I have to work in to get it to disappear. It's a small price to pay for a product that works.

I have sensitive skin (eczema) and this is the only sunblock that doesn’t end in a rash. Bought this formula in a travel friendly size and loved it. Goes on so light and thin. Silky!

Love this, preferred by my dermatologist. I’ve reordered and will keep using this product. It does not leave skin feeling oily. Works absolutely perfect!👌🏼

No harsh chemicals on this sunscreen, I like how it's smooth, and it helps a lot to hydrate the skin. This is my third year using it.