Reviews For EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
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Wish I Loved It but I Don't
I really wanted to find a good sunscreen (which I believe this is for some people), but this one really made me break out. Every time I use it, I would get acne all over my face in the areas I applied it, including my neck. I continued to use it until it was gone so I could give it a real chance and not waste my money. This felt too expensive, especially considering you don't get very much product and the pump doesn't get all the product at the bottle when you're towards the end. I'm not a big fan even though several people and dermatologists have suggested this sunscreen to me. I won't repurchase.
LovelySkin Customer
from Nebraska
Age Group: 20-29
Combination Skin
Verified Purchase
1 person found this helpful
Sunscreen is great but bottle consistently sucks and waste of money.
I stoped buyingt this sunscreen as their bottles waste so much, so I would not trust that anyone gets to finish all the product. Many of the bottles I've purchased throughout years does not pump correctly either. Twice I decided to open a bottle that was presumably finished, and I broke it and there was so so much left in there. I will never buy this product again.
SamGar
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1 person found this helpful
It doesn't get absorbed
I've been using it only because my dermatologist told me to, and I imagine that it gives great protection, but when applied it forms lumps. Even if I only pat it on the skin, when I apply the makeup foundation with a brush, sponge, or fingers, the product forms lumps.
MsLili
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Not as good as I remember
I used to wear this sunscreen pretty religiously and haven't been pleased with my drug store purchases recently - so I reordered this Elta MD tinted face SPF. I am disappointed. I don't know if my skin has changed or the formula, but it seems to be fairly greasy in texture/finish. I don't recall having to powder my face after applying it a couple years ago and I also feel like my skin has only gotten drier since. So, I'm a little stumped. I'll use it until it's gone because I trust the SPF and I paid too much to let it go to waste. I'm going to try a tinted SPF from a different brand next because I really enjoyed the free sample I got with this EltaMD purchase (yay samples).
EDunc90
Verified Purchase
1 person found this helpful
Not for sensitive skin
This product peels your skin if you have sensitive skin or sun damage.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Sunscreen with tint
Looks chalky on face
Kittone
Verified Purchase
1 person found this helpful
Expected more
On the bright side, it smooths on sheer. No white cast. Disappointingly, I only need a dime size dispensed and the spout squirts out double that amount. It's wasteful. I prefer a dispenser with better control.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Elta MD tinted sunscreen
Unfortunately I had to send it back. It caused a breakout reaction every time I applied it to my face. I stopped using it for a few days then tried again & it was even worse. I did like the way it felt on my skin but my skin did not love it.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Pilling
I was very excited to try this product however I find it’s not suitable for my dry skin. It’s also pilling a lot with various moisturizers.
lanikalina
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0 people found this helpful
Not for me
I personally dont like sunscreens that leave my skin shining. This one also peels and leave a white cast, so its not good for makeup.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
1 person found this helpful
not for me
It felt greasy and very heavy for my skin
KaiDewy
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0 people found this helpful
BEWARE! PILLS EVEN WHEN NOT WEARING MAKEUP!
I recently bought the untinted version since I have acne prone skin and wanted to find and use a good sunscreen. When I found this sunscreen and saw that the reviews all seemed to be positive, I bought it. When I first apply the sunscreen, it goes on really smooth and doesn’t feel tacky. As I start to leave it on my face for some time, I notice that it starts to pill even though I have never worn makeup with it. I’m sure that it does protect me from the sun but the pilling kind of ruined it for me.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Terrible below your makeup
I have always used sunscreen on a clean face, as the first layer, then concealer, and next foundation powder, finishing with blush. This sunscreen was so unstable it rolled into little piles and peeled right off my face. I had to remove everything and start over without this sunscreen. I am very disappointed in this product and I would never purchase it again.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Good formula, but burns my eyes
I have sensitive skin, but haven't had a problem with other EltaMD products. I decided to switch to this formula (since it claims to calm acne prone skin) since I thought it would be less heavy for warm summer days. Unfortunately, the minute I put it on my face, my eyes started stinging and burning. I hadn't changed anything else in my product routine -- so this sunscreen was the problem. I tried it again the next day, and same burning eye experience. I will use something else around my eyes and limit this product to use around the lower part of my face.
Cynders
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Good coverage but made me break out
I am in my late 30s with relatively clear skin. This formula looked great on (color, consistency, protection) but caused congestion on my forehead and around my nose. Shame because I really liked the feel!
JamieDC
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Not for me
I found I broke out after using this sunscreen. I’m not prone to breakouts like it states it helps either. But after using it a few different times I had the same thing happen every time and I wound up just tossing it.
SabrinaA
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Not for me
I have oily skin and am acne prone and I was hoping that this sunscreen would work for me but it just didn't. It pilled and just for some reason didn't work for my skin type.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
Ok
I did not like this sunscreen after two uses it leaves a white cast, and it pills up.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
1 person found this helpful
Not for highly reactive skin
My face started burning and broke out in hives as soon as this was applied. I do have highly reactive skin, but I’m able to use other EltaMD products. Giving two stars because I know EltaMD makes quality sunscreens and products.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
0 people found this helpful
NOT for highly reactive skin!
I’m only giving two stars because I really like EltaMD. However, as soon as I put this on my face, my skin started burning and broke out in hives. It was extremely painful!
LovelySkin Customer
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