Reviews For EltaMD UV Restore Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer
Great Everyday Tinted Sunscreen!
I was looking for an affordable tinted sunscreen that wouldn’t aggravate my mild type 1/2 rosacea all while not settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Elta MD Restore is hydrating and provides light-medium coverage for my light complexion. I took 1 star off because I wish it had a higher spf.
Kinross
Verified Purchase
Clean ingredients BUT expect a white cast residue
You have a rub it off in order to get the white cast residue off, then you wonder if you still have any sunscreen on. Not my favorite.
SandraK
Verified Purchase
Worth trying
This is my first time trying the product. I'm a long term user of Elta MD sunscreens, especially their clear formula, SPF 46. Since the pandemic I'm finding the shine it gives me a little too noticeable when I'm wearing a mask. To tone down the shine I have to use power, which is drying to my already dry skin. Here's where UV Restore comes in. Pro's: it's hydrating without being greasy and opaque enough to settle well and make me feel covered. It also has a lovely texture and goes on smoothly. A tip recently learned: pat on your sunscreen vs rubbing it in. The difference is notable. Cons: SPF isn't high enough for my needs and the opacity washes me out enough that I have to use blush or a bronzer to balance things if I'm going out or on video. Overall it's a great product. I may order again but likely continue exploring or types and brands first.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Close to great
It’s hard to write this review because I have such mixed feelings! The biggest issue is that the tint is just a bit dark for my light skin. It’s not overly noticeable if I spend time spreading well, and as of now, I haven’t noticed much oxidation over the course of the day, however I’m not confident enough to wear this somewhere where I want to be sure to look good/natural. It is a little thick, but it feels nice. Takes a while to dry down to a lightly glossy finish. Like, not love for now, but will keep working with it. It is remarkable that it’s a mineral only sunscreen.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Good protection and pleasant feel
I like the EltaMD brand with its use of mineral sunscreens. I changed to this product since it was touted as being focused on aging skin and my other seemed a bit drying. It is definitely better and I am generally satisfied. I would like it to be even more moisturizing, but being 10 years younger would help as well.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
A nice SPF
This sunscreen is light and also moisturizing. Goes on smooth and is overall pleasant to use. Goes well over or under foundation
FairOne
Verified Purchase
Perfectly tinted SPF
This is light on the skin with a nice tint so you can go makeup free in the sun. The scent is ok, but not terrible.
TrayKay
Verified Purchase
Love the texture, but wish there was less of a tint
Purchased after I tried a sample. I like the consistency of the product and that it is tinted, but I wish it was slightly lighter for my skin tone. I think in the summer when I have more of a tan it’ll match perfectly, but during the winter months, it’s a little bit too dark.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Glad to change!
I’ve been using Colorescience sunscreens for the past year, but I received a sample gift from this brand & I really liked it: texture, tint, hydration & complexion-wise, so a month later I bought the full size! However, as I live in extremely hot conditions that require SPF 50- 60, I will use this sunscreen only between December & April!
Chantal
Verified Purchase
Was ok, but not my favorite
I typically use the EltaMD clear but tried this one out. It's ok for winter but I will stick with the clear. THis was much thicker and didn't blend as well as the clear.
NicoleS
Verified Purchase
Repeat Purchaser
This is the third time I’ve purchased this product. It’s pretty sheer so I will usually mix it with a foundation for better coverage. This is not a matte tinted sunscreen so you will be left with a dewy finish. I will continue to spend the money for this daily wear sunscreen because of EltaMDs reputation for supreme skincare.
Kaylelijah
Verified Purchase
Almost perfect
I've been using Eltamd daily uv sunscreen for years and want to use 100% mineral sunscreen. The texture of this sunscreen is perfect, not oily at all and hydrating for my dry spots. The only reason why I knocked one star off is for the tint. I find it's slightly too dark for my fair skin tone and a little hard to blend in around my hair line. I think I will get the untinted version from now on.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
I like this Sunscreen! It doesn't leave a white film & doesn't pill under makeup
Al56
Verified Purchase
Love this product but not the tint!
This product went on smoothly with a light smooth feeling going on and looked beautiful all day! The color was a little orange for me. If this was made in tinted or a lighter tint I would use it in a second!
Jams1919
Verified Purchase
Best so far for me
I have sensitive skin with rosacea, and have tried every kind of physical sunscreen. They make my face ache and dry out. This one has been the best for me. The tint is nice, it goes on smoothly, and moisturizes. The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars, is because after having it on a few hours, my skin starts to hurt. But maybe that's just my skin.
Anya
Verified Purchase
So far so good
I love EltaMD products. Have used the clear 46 sunscreen for years after it was recommended by my dermotologist. I also use several of their other products. I’ve been using this product for a little over a month. I like that it goes on clear and doesn’t feel overly heavy. It’s hard to judge at this point if it is restoring some of the sun damage I have.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Chalky smooth
I received a sample packet of the EltaMD UV Restore SPF 40 and the product was very smoothing and moisturizing with a slightly dewy finish. It made my skin look fantastic so after three uses, I bought the full size. The full size product leaves a drier, whiter, chalky finish that is not as pleasing to my sensitive, dry skin. If the SPF were higher, I would likely buy it again, but since it is not, I will go back to the La Roche-Posay mineral SPF 50.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Elta MV UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Skin doctor recommended. Don’t know how effective it is as I have not used long enough.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Restore Broad Spectrum
I like the product. The packaging stinks. The little pump doesn't dispense well and you have to keep pumping on it. Terrible and frustrating.
Dimpled
Verified Purchase
Quality face sunscreen!
My esthetician recommended this sunscreen because my skin is super sensitive, reactive, and severely dry. I’ve been using for several weeks now and I love it! Not drying like others I’ve tried, pretty lightweight for a physical sunscreen, and works great under makeup. Wish I could rate it 4.5, docking a half star because it does have a slight white cast which is really only noticeable if I’m not wearing makeup and if it’s super hot out (for skin tone reference, I’m half Japanese and half white. My skin is fair with an olive/warm undertone). Spent a couple hours in 95 degree weather last weekend and it didn’t stand up great, but still worth the wear to protect my skin. Not sure it’s possible to have an absolutely perfect physical sunscreen, but this seems to be the closest thing. Overall I love it and will keep purchasing!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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