Great for all skin types, especially oily or acne prone. Specifically formulated to provide oil-free protection for the face, either alone or under makeup. Light sheer formula that spreads quickly and leaves no residue on skins surface.
EltaMD formulas feature Z-Cote, a microfine transparent zinc oxide that leaves no white residue on the skins surface. All EltaMD sunscreens are non-comedogenic, sensitivity-free and fragrance free
eltaMD UV Shield is a non-comedogenic and safe for the most sensitive skin. Works well for all skin types for daily use and may be used under makeup. Apply each morning to face, neck, chest & backs of hands.
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.0 %, Octinoxate 7.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyl Sterate, Cetearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, C13-C14 Isoparaffin & Laureth-7, Diethanolamine Cetyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyether-1, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.
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Hilary (8/1/2010)
Great Product - Works incredibly well -- feels great on skin and most importantly - unlike many of the other Elta products - this is OIL FREE, I CANNOT have oil on my face :)





Mary (7/29/2010)
I looked into sunscreens that don`t contain the chemical oxybenzone. this products does not contain this hormone interfering chemical and it is not greasy at all. I use it everyday under any other lotion.
Pros: Doesn't contain oxybenzone and it does not go on greasy
Cons: There is a slight zinc oxide sheen, but I can live with that!




Haidang Tran (7/28/2010)
The product makes my skin dry.
Pros: It doesn't have a scent to it.
Cons: It makes my skin dry.





Sharon (7/19/2010)
I have used this product for over 10 yrs. as just another step in getting ready each morning. The small amount needed is easy to apply and helps prevent brown age spots.





Susan (6/15/2010)
I use several products by Elta and am very pleased with them all.
Pros: What I like about this product is how well it rolls onto my skin. It's not sticky and absorbs easily. It's a great first step before applying my foundation.




s (4/26/2010)
This is NOT a moisturizer. I still need moisturizer with it. I like that, so I can choose my own.
Pros: Goes on thin and sheer. Gives a nice finich to the skin.





Suzanne (4/12/2010)
I discovered ELTA from my dermatologist years ago, I think this is a fantastic product. I have medium-oily skin and have struggled to find a good sunscreen to wear under makeup that doesn`t make me look `shiny` but also provides good sunscreen coverage. Not only does it deliver on these things, I find I prefer it as my moisturizer -- my makeup looks better when I use it!
Pros: Light, Moisturizing, non-Acne causing, no smell





Sue (3/17/2010)
Very nice. Recommended by my dermatologist. Doesn`t make my oily skin look oily.





Amy (1/5/2010)
I love this product. I use it every day of the year, rain or shine.
Pros: It's light, feels great on my skin, smooths on easily, absorbs quickly without greasy residue and keeps a shine-free, matte finish all day.
Cons: Nothing! It's perfect.





Hilary (12/3/2009)
This is one of the only Eltas with NO petrolatum. If you are looking for OIL FREE - this is it. The next two products on this page, the 2ND ingredient is petrolatum. I realized this by trial and error. Avoiding OIL? Use this one!!





Tiya (3/30/2009)
It does a great job!





Ann House (2/11/2009)
I absolutely love eltaMD UV Shield SPF 45 with 9% Z-Cote! It works great and I use it daily!
Pros: Goes on easily and absorbs rapidly. It does not affect any foundation you put over it. It is not thick and spreads great, not leaving you look like a ghost! It is more like a great face product than a sunscreen.
Cons: There was nothing I disliked about this product.





Victoria, MA (1/10/2009)
I am an esthetician and love this product! It feels very light weight on the skin and doesn`t clog your pores. Great for everyday use!





Tracy (7/17/2008)
I was alleric to all other sunscreens I had tried. My dermatologist asked me to try this one and it worked great with no itchiness.





DearPru (6/25/2008)
I`ve had all three types of skin cancer and need intense protection. I use this product because it covers both UVA & UVB spectrums. So far, so good -- but wear a hat, too.





Marisa T (2/2/2007)
Goes on smoothly under makeup or alone. Feels great. I use it on my two yr. old daughter. Highly recommended.





Julie C. (4/27/2006)
Excellent product! Very hydrating but not greasy, or oily.