EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 – Oil-Free Face Sunscreen for Breakout-Prone Skin

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is an oil-free, fragrance-free face sunscreen for everyday wear. EltaMD makes it for sensitive skin prone to breakouts, redness and discolouration. It pairs zinc oxide with octinoxate for broad-spectrum protection, and adds niacinamide and hyaluronic acid in a light, silky lotion that leaves no residue.

Why people choose UV Clear

• Broad-spectrum SPF 46. Helps prevent sunburn.
• Oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic, according to EltaMD.
• Very lightweight; wears on its own or under makeup without a greasy finish.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps even the look of skin tone.

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredients: zinc oxide 9.0%, octinoxate 7.5%. UV Clear uses a mineral and a chemical filter together, so it is a hybrid sunscreen. If you want mineral filters only, choose UV Physical Tinted SPF 41.

Key non-medicinal ingredients: niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), lactic acid, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E). See the full list on the package.

Health Canada: DIN 02496291 (non-prescription drug, licence holder CP Skin Health Group, Inc.). Verify it in Health Canada's Drug Product Database.

Who it suits

Oily, combination and breakout-prone skin, skin prone to redness, and anyone who dislikes the feel of heavier sunscreens. Dry skin may prefer UV Daily SPF 40.

How to use

1. Apply liberally to the face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure, as the last step of your morning routine.
2. Reapply at least every 2 hours, and use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
3. Children under 6 months: ask a doctor.

Morning routine with UV Clear

1. Cleanse: Vivier Ultra Foaming Cleanser (oily skin) or Vivier HEXAM Gentle Cleanser.
2. Serum: Vivier Serum 10 (vitamin C) or Vivier Redness Solution Complex for redness-prone skin.
3. Moisturize lightly if you need it, then finish with UV Clear SPF 46.

Using several active products? Check with your healthcare professional before combining them.

Compare EltaMD sunscreens

• EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46: oil-free, untinted, with niacinamide. For oily, combination and breakout-prone skin.
• EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46: the same formula with a sheer tint.
• EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40: moisturizing, with hyaluronic acid. For normal to dry skin.
• EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40: the same formula with a sheer tint.
• EltaMD UV Physical Tinted SPF 41: mineral-only (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), lightly tinted.

See the full range in our EltaMD collection.

FAQ

Is EltaMD UV Clear a mineral sunscreen?

No. UV Clear contains zinc oxide 9.0% and octinoxate 7.5%, so it combines a mineral filter with a chemical filter. EltaMD's mineral-only option in our range is UV Physical Tinted SPF 41, which uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Is UV Clear good for oily or breakout-prone skin?

EltaMD makes UV Clear for sensitive skin prone to breakouts and redness. It is oil-free and non-comedogenic, with a light, silky texture, which is why many people with oily or combination skin use it as their daily sunscreen.

What is the difference between UV Clear and UV Clear Tinted?

They share the same SPF 46 formula. UV Clear Tinted adds a sheer tint that helps even the look of skin tone, so you can skip a light foundation. Choose the untinted version if you want an invisible finish.

Is EltaMD UV Clear approved by Health Canada?

Yes. UV Clear SPF 46 is authorized in Canada as a non-prescription drug under DIN 02496291. The DIN is printed on the Canadian box.

Ships from Canada. Skin Boutique Online is an authorized Canadian retailer of EltaMD. Genuine stock ships from our warehouse in British Columbia, priced in CAD.

Not sure which EltaMD sunscreen suits you? Ask Axon, our AI skincare assistant and your skincare expert, any time, on our homepage. Axon offers cosmetic skincare guidance and is not a substitute for a dermatologist or physician.