Elta MD
EltaMD is the medical-grade sunscreen brand that dermatologists and aestheticians reach for first — and the one we’ve trusted in our treatment rooms longer than almost any other. Built on transparent zinc oxide and gentle, non-irritating formulas, EltaMD makes sunscreens designed for the people who need them most: sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, rosacea, melasma, and post-procedure recovery. The line is fragrance-free, paraben-free, oil-free, and non-comedogenic — exactly why it earned its reputation as a clinical-grade daily sunscreen rather than a beach SPF. If your dermatologist recommended a sunscreen, chances are it was EltaMD.
The clinical-grade sunscreen line dermatologists trust most.
The EltaMD UV Clear range — Sheer, Tinted, and Deep Tinted
We carry the EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 in three formulas so every client can find their match. UV Clear Sheer is the original — a transparent, lightweight broad-spectrum SPF 46 with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and lactic acid built in to calm redness, fade post-acne marks, and support a healthy moisture barrier while it protects. UV Clear Tinted adds a sheer universal tint that evens out tone, blurs redness, and offers visible-light protection — a meaningful upgrade for melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or photosensitive skin, since visible light is now understood to drive pigmentation in deeper skin tones. UV Clear Deep Tinted brings the same SPF 46 broad-spectrum formula in a richer tint built for medium-to-deep skin tones, finally solving the chalky-cast problem that’s plagued mineral sunscreens for decades.
Why we recommend EltaMD UV Clear above other sunscreens
Daily SPF is the single highest-impact step in any skincare routine, and EltaMD UV Clear is the rare formula that’s gentle enough to wear after a chemical peel, microneedling, or laser, yet protective enough to be your year-round daily driver. The niacinamide soothes inflammation and fades discoloration, the hyaluronic acid supports hydration, and the transparent zinc oxide blocks UVA, UVB, and visible light without the heavy whitecast or pore-clogging finish of older mineral sunscreens. It pairs beautifully over an antioxidant serum and under any tinted moisturizer or makeup. Whether you’re treating active acne, calming rosacea, fading melasma, or simply protecting freshly treated skin, EltaMD UV Clear is the sunscreen our aestheticians use on themselves.
How to choose your formula
If you have acne, oily skin, or visible redness, start with EltaMD UV Clear Sheer — the niacinamide and lactic acid do double-duty as a daily acne support and barrier soother. If you want a sheer wash of color or you’re managing melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or anything driven by visible light, EltaMD UV Clear Tinted is the move. If you’ve struggled to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a chalky cast on medium-to-deep skin, EltaMD UV Clear Deep Tinted is one of the only clinical-grade options that genuinely works. All three layer cleanly under makeup, all three reapply well across the day, and all three are appropriate for daily, year-round use.