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Two dermatologists and one esthetician recommend EltaMD’s cult-favorite Clear SPF as their top facial sunscreen for acne-prone skin, so you know it’s good. “My absolute favorite SPF for acne-prone skin is Clear by EltaMD,” says Kristin Gunn, a celebrity esthetician. “With an SPF rating of 46, it uses micronized zinc oxide to protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. It also contains high-purity niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and discoloration on your skin.”
Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, board-certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist and Brendan Camp, MD, a board-certified dermatologist agree. “I frequently recommend Elta MD UV Clear to my acne-prone or oily-skin patients for excellent sun protection that won’t promote breakouts, and my patients love it!” says Dr. Murphy-Rose. “Formulated with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E, this daily moisturizer offers SPF 46 protection is fragrance-free, dye-free, and noncomedogenic,” she says.
Oh, and yes, our testers agree: “I like the creamy consistency of this facial sunscreen, since lightweight options can be kind of goopy and hard to work with,” says Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley. “Still, this one doesn’t leave any sticky residue behind. It also has a higher SPF than most, plus is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.”
- Active ingredients: Zinc oxide, niacinamide
- SPF: 40
- Oil-Free: Yes
- Size: 4 fl. oz.
- What we love: Lightweight; layers well; noncomedogenic; fragrance-free
- What could improve: On the expensive side
