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sunscreen
EltaMD

UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41

Type
Sunscreen
Size
—
Key ingredients
Mineral (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), antioxidants
Skin types
Sensitive and oily to normal skin
Fragrance
Fragrance-free

What users keep saying · from 8 reviews

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The tinted mineral works on them.

“Using Elta MD 41 mineral sunscreen, it’s tinted but works on me.”
positive

Loved EltaMD UV Physical and hasn't found a mineral sunscreen they love as much since it became unavailable to them.

“I used to love the eltamd uv physical but it’s been discontinued and I haven’t found a high end mineral option that I really loved since then.”
positive

A very pale user finds EltaMD UV Physical one of the only tinted sunscreens light enough for their skin.

“The only tinted SPF pale enough for me are Skinceuticals UV Fusion and EltaMD UV Physical.”
positive

EltaMD UV Physical was among the sunscreens that gave this user itchy acne along the jaw and blister-like pimples around the lips.

“Sunscreens I've tried: SuperGoop Sheer Screen CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen EltaMD UV Physical”
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A long-time EltaMD UV Physical user doesn't like the reformulated version and is looking for a replacement.

“I used their UV Physical for years but don't like the reformulation and am searching for a replacement.”
mixed

This user with skin allergies found EltaMD UV Physical too orange and switched to Australian Gold.

“I found EltaMD to be too orange-y for me.”
negative

A very sensitive user loves that EltaMD UV Physical doesn't sting, but it leaves an unflattering dusty cast.

“I love this sunscreen because it doesn't sting my very sensitive skin BUT i don't know how to make it more cosmetically elegant”
mixedgentle

Older than 36 months. These may describe an earlier version.

A light/medium user found EltaMD UV Physical fine.

“I’ve only tried elta md physical. I’m light/medium and it was fine.”
positive

This super-fair user loves EltaMD UV Physical with no reactions, though the tint is so light it adds little.

“I love the elta md physical and have not had adverse reactions to it”
positive

A dry, acne-prone, very fair user loves EltaMD UV Physical as a tinted moisturizer: satin finish after 10 minutes and good water resistance.

“Nice! This is one of my favorite sunscreens!”
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A very fair, cool-toned user absolutely loves EltaMD UV Physical, has had no oxidizing, and always comes back to it.

“I absolutely love the UV Physical SPF 41 that she tried and had no oxidizing problems.”
positive

Testing EltaMD UV Physical for redness, this user found it smooth and moisturizing at first, but it soon felt oily and oxidized noticeably.

“Goes on smooth, feels very moisturizing on initial application, purely mineral, cheaper per oz.”
mixedgreasy

A fair olive-skinned user has loved EltaMD UV Physical for four years: it never oxidizes and gives natural daily coverage.

“I love the Elta MD. It has never oxidized on me and I find the coverage to be very natural for daily wear.”
positive

A fair user finds EltaMD UV Physical turns orange on them.

“I also get the same orange color with a lot of tinted sunscreens, including the Elta MD Physical.”
negative

A big fan of EltaMD UV Physical prefers its tint to DRMTLGY's, though finds it a bit drying at times.

“I'm a big fan of Elta MD Physical SPF 41”
positive

EltaMD UV Physical is this user's favorite tinted SPF.

“The EltaMD uv physical is also my favorite tinted spf”
positive

Comparing both, this user finds EltaMD UV Physical more drying with a lighter tint than UV Elements.

“The UV Physical dries my skin out more, and the tint is lighter.”
mixed

Loves it; occasionally a touch oily but no breakouts.

“I bought the EltaMD you suggested and love it! Sometimes it makes my face feel a touch oily but that may just be my unpredictable face really, it hasn't caused any issues or break outs.”
positive

Their go-to daily tinted mineral sunscreen: lightweight and non-greasy even after reapplying.

“I highly recommend EltaMD's UV physical broad-spectrum SPF 41, it is my go-to daily sunscreen! It feels very lightweight, non-greasy on the skin, even after reapplications I sometimes forget I have it on!”
positivelightweight

In year-round tropical humidity, this oily-skinned user hates EltaMD UV Physical: it pills badly and never dries down.

“I hate this EltaMD Physical on my oily skin living in humid tropical southeast asia. It pilled so bad, never dries in this humidity”
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A 33-year-old with oily/combination skin thinks EltaMD UV Physical is their holy grail: physical protection, no white cast and a demi-matte finish that looks good alone.

“I think **Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41** is the one!”
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Someone with very reactive, dry, acne-prone skin found EltaMD UV Physical nicely finished but drying, and it caused cystic breakouts.

“The Elta MD has a nice finish and quality ingredients, but a) parched my skin with dryness after a few wears b) broke me out miserably.”
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On Accutane, this user found tinted EltaMD UV Physical very drying, even making them peel.

“I’m on Accutane and tried the Elta MD physical (tinted). Soooo drying.”
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