EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen (Untinted)

EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Untinted is a high-performance, dermatologist-recommended sunscreen designed to protect and restore sensitive or compromised skin. Formulated with a cutting-edge combination of 100% mineral filters and EltaMD’s signature AAComplex, this advanced sunscreen delivers broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, while strengthening the skin barrier and supporting a healthy microbiome.

This untinted formula offers invisible, non-greasy protection that’s ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin and post-procedure skin. Whether you’re spending the day outdoors or running errands, this daily sunscreen helps defend against premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and environmental damage — all while nourishing and calming your skin.

EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Features & Benefits:

• 100% Mineral Sunscreen – Contains zinc oxide, a physical sunscreen filter known for its safe, effective sun protection.
• Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Protection – Shields skin from UVA and UVB rays, helping prevent sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer.
• Barrier Support & Skin Recovery – Features AAComplex, a proprietary blend of amino acids that strengthens the skin barrier, enhances moisture retention, and supports skin resilience.
• Calms & Soothes – Specially formulated to nourish and comfort sensitive or compromised skin, including skin recovering from cosmetic procedures like lasers, peels, and microneedling.
• Untinted & Sheer Finish – Applies invisibly on all skin tones, with no white cast or greasy residue.
• Fragrance-Free & Non-Comedogenic – Gentle, won’t clog pores, and is suitable for acne-prone and rosacea-prone skin.
• Water-Resistant (40 Minutes) – Stays put through light sweat and water exposure, making it ideal for everyday wear.
• Dermatologist Recommended – From the #1 dermatologist-recommended professional sunscreen brand.

Featured Ingredients:

• 2% AA Complex Barrier Repair Technology – A patented blend of 3 amino acids that are proven to repair the skin barrier, visibly reduce redness, minimize the risk of irritation & help reduce sun damage
• Ceramide Blend – Nourishes skin and strengthens the skin barrier
• Centella Asiatica – A powerful herbal plant that helps calm sensitive or compromised skin
• 12.9% Zinc Oxide – Gentle on sensitive skin, this 100% mineral filter protects your skin from damaging UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays

EltaMD also offers the UV Skin Recovery sunscreen in a Green Tint to help instantly neutralize redness with color-correcting technology. Try EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50.

Apply liberally to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure
Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
Reapply at least every 2 hours

Sun Protection Measures – Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses

Before use on children under 6 months: Ask a physician

Untinted Ingredients:

Active: 12.90% Zinc oxide

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Taurine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Oleth-20, Coco-Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Yellow 5, Blue 1

Ingredients may change, due to regulatory labeling requirements. Please refer to the actual product packaging for the most current information. 

EltaMD is committed to providing physicians and their patients with innovative products that help develop and maintain great skin for life. Trusted by physicians for more than 25 years, EltaMD applies that experience to create innovative products that help develop, protect and maintain healthy skin.

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Who Should Use EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Sunscreen?
This sunscreen is ideal for:

• Sensitive skin types prone to irritation.
• Post-procedure skin recovering from aesthetic treatments.
• Those seeking non-chemical sunscreen options (100% mineral formula).
• Daily wearers who prefer a lightweight, untinted sunscreen with no greasy residue.
• People with rosacea, acne-prone skin, or compromised skin barriers.

Is there a clinical study for this sunscreen?
Yes. Here are some of the clinically-proven results:

• Reduces visible redness immediately and over time*
• Reduces redness by 52%*
• Reduces dryness by 72%
• Dermatologist tested to be suitable for skin post-fractionated laser**
• Helps calm damaged, post-treatment skin***
• Clinically proven to reduce redness (by 14%) in 15 minutes*

*Data on file at EltaMD. 12 week study, 45 female subjects, all skin complexions and sensitive skin, based on Dermatologist assessment.
**Post non-ablative laser
***Post non-ablative laser, refers to visible redness

What are the main differences between the Untinted and Green Tint sunscreens?

Purpose
Untinted: Daily sun protection with skin barrier support and calming benefits
Greedn Tint: Combines sun protection, skin barrier support, and redness correction

Ideal For
Untinted: All skin types, especially sensitive and post-procedure skin
Green Tint: Redness-prone skin, rosacea, or skin recovering from cosmetic procedures

Finish
Untinted: Lightweight, non-greasy, invisible on skin
Green Tint: Slight green tint to even skin tone and reduce redness

Tint
Untinted: Sheer, invisible finish suitable for all skin tones
Green Tint: Helps to neutralize redness, ideal for sensitive, red, or post-procedure skin

Key Benefits
Untinted: Broad-spectrum mineral protection, skin barrier support with AAComplex, fragrance-free
Green Tined: All the benefits of the Untinted version, plus instant redness reduction from green color-correcting technology

See for yourself how EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Untinted Sunscreen protects your skin with its gentle mineral formula and barrier-supporting benefits. and provide the ultimate daily defense while working to keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and resilient.