Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The EltaMD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen is a fully mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The tint keeps white cast low on a balanced, lightweight finish, and it does not commonly sting. It is generally low for pore-clogging, so it suits sensitive and acne-prone skin, and it works well as a makeup base. With a score of 83.7/100 and good protection, it is one of the stronger tinted mineral picks for daily face use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 44)
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White cast
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 5.5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (15.5% total declared)
- +49.7 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +3.2 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5.5% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #19, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Sodium Hyaluronate at #9, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin C
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (19)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 28 10% declared
- β 18 10% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 5.5% declared
- β 10 5.5% declared
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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11 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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14 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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15 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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19 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does the EltaMD UV Elements SPF 44 Tinted leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. The tint offsets the usual whitening from its zinc oxide and titanium dioxide filters, leaving a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is the Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its only UV filters.
Is it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong fit. It does not commonly sting, is generally low for pore-clogging, and works well as a makeup base.