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Any dermatologist will tell you that the best way to combat aging skin is to wear sunscreen every single day. No excuses! As a 36-year-old who is fair-skinned, lives in Los Angeles, and hasn’t had Botox yet, trust me that I have an arsenal of sunscreens in my bathroom cabinet, work tote, desk, and car—you’ll never catch me unprotected. And as a result, I gotta say, I look pretty good for my age.
My favorite sunscreen? It’s actually one that Hailey Bieber uses and one that I’ve reviewed in-depth before: EltaMD. It also happens to be one of the most popular sunscreen brand on Amazon, with 80,000 purchases in the last month alone, and thousands upon thousands of near-perfect 5-star ratings. EltaMD’s hero product is the UV Daily Tinted SPF 50—it’s the number-selling tinted sunscreen on the retailer’s website.
EltaMD UV Daily Face Sunscreen with Transparent Zinc Oxide (Tinted)
On Sale 23% off
The tinted EltaMD sunscreen is the formula that shot them into viral stardom. Even before Bieber announced she was a fan, thousands of people flocked to the internet to share how impressive the formula is: It provides natural-looking coverage without breaking out even the most sensitive of skin. Dermatologists love EltaMD for the efficacy of the ingredients—this is not your average TikTok-viral product that only looks good on paper. It does the job, too.
“This is the best sunscreen I have ever used. As a 55-year-old woman who struggles with melasma, I’ve tried countless products over the years. EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 has been a game changer for me,” one reviewer says.
“I absolutely love the light tint and how natural it looks. It provides the sun protection I need without feeling heavy or looking like traditional makeup. My skin looks healthy and even-toned while still looking like my skin,” another writes. And the reviews go on and on.
Another popular EltaMD product that makes them stand out from the pack is their Redness Correcting SPF.
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery 100% Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50, Redness Correcting Face Sunscreen
On Sale 19% off
Some sunscreens only exacerbate existing redness and inflammation, but EltaMD’s is not only sensitive skin-friendly, but the green tint counteracts any naturally-occurring redness in the skin. “I have rosacea and this sunscreen works great for my sensitive skin. It doesn’t burn, sting, or make my redness worse like many other sunscreens. It’s gentle, lightweight, and protects my skin well from the sun. I highly recommend it for anyone with rosacea or sensitive skin!!” one reviewer states.
If you’re looking for a traditional mineral sunscreen that’s sensitive skin-friendly and doesn’t leave a white cast, I can’t recommend the UV Clear SPF 46 enough.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46
On Sale 21% off
The UV Clear SPF is oil-free, so even if you’re blemish-prone, this sunscreen won’t break you out. I’ve specifically been testing this during my luteal phase (IYKYK), and I haven’t had a single zit. It’s formulated with clear zinc oxide (no white cast), and plays really nicely with makeup (I’ll generally wear foundation and concealer), and other skincare (I use moisturizer and serum).
One reviewer says, “EltaMD UV Clear has become an essential part of my daily skincare routine, and I can’t imagine going without it now. I was initially drawn to it because of the dermatologist recommendation and the zinc oxide formula, and after using it consistently, I can confidently say it lives up to the praise.”
Another, who is a tretinoin user (same!!), writes, “Great sunscreen!! I was looking for a new sunscreen after I was prescribed tretinoin and sunscreen is a must! It hasn’t broken me out and have noticed my skin tone is more even.”
The only qualm shoppers have is that EltaMD can be pricey—luckily for all of us, it’s on sale for Prime Day, so snag a few tubes while you can.