EltaMD UV Sheer SPF 50+

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, 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

Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate.

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

What skin types is UV Sheer SPF 50+ best for?
UV Sheer is suitable for all skin types, including normal, combination, and active lifestyles.

Does UV Sheer leave a white cast?
The formula was designed to blend quickly and minimize visible white residue.

Can UV Sheer be used on both face and body?
Yes. It is formulated for face and body use.

Is UV Sheer water-resistant?
Yes. UV Sheer provides water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes.

Can it be used during outdoor sports and exercise?
Yes. Its water-resistant formula makes it well suited for active lifestyles.

Will it clog pores?
The formula is non-comedogenic and suitable for daily use.

Can it be layered under makeup?
Yes. Many users apply it as the final step in skincare before makeup application.

I left my EltaMD sunscreen out in the heat. Will this ruin the product?
High temperature may cause the ingredients to separate or appear “unblended”. However, the sun protection properties are not affected by temperatures up to 122 degrees F (50 degrees C), the maximum at which the product is tested. Exposure to higher temperatures is a misuse of the product.

Do any EltaMD sunscreens have the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation?
All EltaMD lotion and cream sunscreens have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation as effective UV protectants.

Why is zinc oxide used in EltaMD sunscreens?
Zinc oxide is a natural mineral that is safe even on the most sensitive skin, including post-procedure skin and even that of children 6 months or older. Zinc oxide blocks UVB (burning) and UVA (aging) rays that have been linked to photoaging and skin cancer.

Is the vitamin E in EltaMD sunscreens gluten-free?
To the best of our knowledge, the vitamin E in EltaMD sunscreens is gluten-free.