EltaMD Uv Pure Broad-Sprectrum Sunscreen Spf 47
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
EltaMD UV Pure is an SPF 47 all-mineral sunscreen using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, making it a fully mineral formula suited to sensitive skin. It sets to a matte finish, stays lightweight and is generally non-stinging, with a low pore-clogging tendency that makes it acne-friendly. As a mineral product it can leave a moderate white cast and works only okay under makeup. With a score of 81.0/100 and good protection, it is a dependable mineral choice for those who prefer physical filters.
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 47)
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White cast
Medium
34
- +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)
- +5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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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
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- 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 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- 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
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- 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
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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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
Full ingredient list (14)
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 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and 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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12 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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14 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
Does EltaMD UV Pure leave a white cast?
As an all-mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it can leave a moderate white cast. This is common for fully mineral formulas, so it may take some blending on deeper skin tones.
Is EltaMD UV Pure mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, relying only on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. That makes it a common choice for sensitive skin, and it is rated SPF 47.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It sets to a matte finish and has a low pore-clogging tendency, so it is generally suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It scores 81.0/100 with good protection.