EltaMD UV Physical Broad-spectrum SPF 40- Rosy Tint
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Rosy Tint is a pure mineral, tinted sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with the rosy tint helping offset white cast so it keeps a low cast and a balanced finish. The mineral base feels a bit heavier than a light fluid and is rated poor as a makeup base, but pore-clogging risk is generally low. With good protection and a score of 79.6/100, it is a dependable tinted mineral pick for sensitive skin that prefers physical filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 9% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (16% total declared)
- +39.9 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 9% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β3 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene at #12, heavy oil
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #4, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β33 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth-3 Phosphate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #23, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
- β 8 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate-13)
- β 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- 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 E
- β¨ Bisabolol
Full ingredient list (23)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 7% declared
- β 20 7% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 14 9% declared
- β 8 9% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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7 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 3 heavy oil
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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16 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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17 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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18 Carnosine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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23 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does EltaMD UV Physical Rosy Tint leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. It is a pure mineral formula with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, and the rosy tint helps offset the cast that mineral filters can leave.
Is the EltaMD UV Physical Broad-spectrum SPF 40- Rosy Tint mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral. It uses only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which suits sensitive skin.
Does it work under makeup?
It is rated poor as a makeup base, and the mineral base feels a bit heavier, so it is better worn on its own or as a tinted base. Its score is 79.6/100.