EltaMD Reviews

I have oily, acne-prone skin and have tried countless SPFs over the years. This one genuinely surprised me. The texture is lightweight and non-sticky — actually less tacky than my usual Korean SPF. … more

I have oily, acne-prone skin and have tried countless SPFs over the years. This one genuinely surprised me. The texture is lightweight and non-sticky — actually less tacky than my usual Korean SPF. It goes on smoothly with no noticeable white cast and doesn’t leave that heavy feeling I get from other zinc-based formulas. What really impressed me was how quickly it calmed existing irritation on my skin. Within a couple of hours of application I noticed visible reduction in redness and breakouts — something I didn’t expect from a sunscreen. The niacinamide and zinc combination seems to genuinely deliver on the anti-acne claims rather than just being marketing. It also performs well in expression lines and creases — noticeably less white buildup than other SPFs I’ve tried. For oily and acne-prone skin this is genuinely one of the best SPFs I’ve used.