EltaMD Review

1 models tracked · 17 model-level owner comments · 24 brand-level owner comments

3.1 review-weighted average of EltaMD model scores

Should you buy EltaMD?

Shortlist EltaMD if

  • under makeup matters (5 positive mentions)
  • sensitive skin matters (5 positive mentions)
  • texture matters (4 positive mentions)

Look elsewhere if

  • Not observed

Most positive and most critical owner comments

under makeupvalue
“Elta MD uv clear is my holy grail for non-acne causing sunscreen, even though the price makes me want to cry (biore is also great, and cheaper, but elta md UV clear comes with a tint, can function more like makeup given your concerns).”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-09-02
“Skincare Routine Refinement You’re using excellent products, but your skin may benefit from simplification and barrier repair: AM TO Glucoside Cleanser Hypochlorous acid spray (fine, if it calms redness) Either Clindamycin or Moisturizer — skip excess layers…”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddiction · 2025-12-01

What owners say about the brand overall

white castunder makeup
“* Dieux - Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream (I use it after vitamin C and my eye cream, doesn’t pill as I wear makeup, leaves me hydrated and works well my sunscreen as my last step) * innisfree - Daily UV Defense Invisible Sunscreen (I use this daily as I…”
owner comment via r/tretinoin · 2026-03-01
“I’ve also tried the EltaMD UVclear and the Skin1004 centella and both were okay.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-06-02
“EltaMD Clear (be sure to get the one with Clear in its name!) is the GOAT.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-06-02

EltaMD lineup, best first

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 product photo
EltaMD

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

3.1 (17 owner comments)

$89.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

sensitive skinunder makeup

“Elta MD uv clear is my holy grail for non-acne causing sunscreen, even though the price makes me want to cry (biore is also great, and cheaper, but el”

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Price range observed: $89.00 to $89.00.