EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Untinted Advanced Sun Protection & Skin Barrier Support
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.
FAQ
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.














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