EltaMD Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
EltaMD UV Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen is a chemical-free SPF 41 pure mineral formula combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, aimed at sensitive and post-procedure skin. The tint keeps white cast low and the finish is balanced, though the formula feels heavy on skin. It does not commonly sting and has low pore-clogging potential, with okay makeup compatibility. Protection is good. The score of 77.5 is among the highest here, strong for an all-mineral option.
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 41)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Sensitizing preservatives (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate)
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White cast
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +30 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +70 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Isopropyl Palmitate at #10, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
High
33
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Linoleic Acid)
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
- β14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β23 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 #9, 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 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica)
- β 3 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate-13)
- 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 βFull ingredient list (25)
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 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)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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9 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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11 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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21 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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22 Quercetin
Supporting ingredient
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
Does EltaMD UV Physical Tinted leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low thanks to the tint, even though it uses Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The finish is balanced.
Is the EltaMD Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41 good for sensitive or post-procedure skin?
It is a chemical-free mineral formula that does not commonly sting and has low pore-clogging potential, which is generally why it is aimed at sensitive and post-procedure skin.
Is EltaMD UV Physical Tinted SPF 41 good?
Yes, it scores 77.5 out of 100, among the highest in its set. Protection is good, though the formula feels heavy on skin.