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EltaMD skincare

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EltaMD is an American skincare brand founded in 1988 and owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company since 2018.

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EltaMD is widely loved for its thoughtful range of sunscreens, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, all driven by expert formulas. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best, offering gentle care across varying needs. For particular concerns, the standout products include the UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 for acne-prone skin, the UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 for skin with dark spots, and the AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand helps maintain a calm, healthy, and balanced complexion every day.

This page covers some of the most popular EltaMD products; for the whole EltaMD range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 85.9k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise EltaMD for lightweight and non-greasy textures, effective hydration and skin barrier repair, and calming redness and sensitivity. The most common complaints are insufficient moisture for dry skin and occasional white cast or pilling.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and non-greasy sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
    • “Disappears into skin — UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
    • “disappears into skin — UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40”
    • “absorbs quickly — UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs quickly — PM Restore Moisturizer”
  • Sensitive skin safe moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “no breakouts — AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer”
    • “Calms redness — PM Restore Moisturizer”
  • Makeup primer friendly sunscreens Often Mentioned
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
    • “makeup glides right over — UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40”
  • Sensitive skin friendly sunscreens Often Mentioned
    • “no stinging — UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40”
    • “no breakouts — UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “Too expensive for the size — UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
    • “Great product but too pricey — Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “bottle is tiny — UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40”
  • Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Pump stopped working halfway through — Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Cannot see remaining product — PM Restore Moisturizer”
    • “It's not the most hygienic option. — Skin Recovery Night Mask”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “If you have severely dry skin, this is probably not for you. — Skin Recovery Night Mask”
    • “not for dry skin — AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer”
    • “Clings to dry patches — UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46”
  • Too shiny Sometimes Noted
    • “looked like a greaseball — UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40”
    • “looks really shiny — UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50”

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Questions and answers

Is EltaMD good for oily skin?

Yes, EltaMD is well-suited for oily skin and the EltaMD-focused routine rates Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens and moisturizers are lightweight and non-greasy.

Is EltaMD worth it?

EltaMD may be worth it for shoppers seeking lightweight, non-greasy sunscreens and moisturizers, though it comes with a high price point. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Additionally, the EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are EltaMD's best products?

EltaMD's best products are UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, which Lovi rates Superior for oily, acne-prone, combination, mature, and dry skin, and AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, which rates High for mature, dry, and sensitive skin.

Which EltaMD moisturizer is best for dry skin?

AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer is the best EltaMD moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Intense Moisturizer, while PM Restore Moisturizer is also available.

Does EltaMD cause breakouts?

EltaMD is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the EltaMD products on this page are designed to feel lightweight and non-greasy on the skin.

Is EltaMD fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the EltaMD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in EltaMD products?

Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the EltaMD products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a EltaMD skincare routine?

To build an EltaMD skincare routine, shoppers generally start in the morning with a cleanser, apply a hydrating toner, follow with a moisturizer such as AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer, and finish with a sunscreen like UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. The evening routine typically includes a pre-cleanser, cleanser, treatment serum, and moisturizer, while a weekly routine adds a nourishing mask into those steps. Lovi rates the EltaMD-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy EltaMD, and how much does it cost?

EltaMD products on this page are available at stores in Germany. They range in price from €67.80 to €88.01.

What are good alternatives to EltaMD?

Good alternatives to EltaMD include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also offer options for various skin types on Lovi.

EltaMD vs CeraVe: which is better?

EltaMD tends to be better, as Lovi rates the EltaMD-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to High or Superior for CeraVe.

Who owns EltaMD, and where is it from?

EltaMD is an American brand founded in 1988, owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company since 2018.

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Is EltaMD cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists EltaMD as cruelty-free.

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Is EltaMD good for dry skin?

Yes, EltaMD is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the EltaMD-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps keep dry skin moisturized, and the EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which EltaMD cleanser is best for oily skin?

The EltaMD cleanser for oily skin on this page is Foaming Facial Cleanser, which Lovi rates Average for oily skin.

Is EltaMD good for sensitive skin?

Yes, EltaMD is well-suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the EltaMD-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps lower the chance of irritation.

Which EltaMD sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is the best choice, as Lovi rates it Superior for sensitive skin, while UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 and UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 both rate High.

Is EltaMD good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, EltaMD is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the EltaMD-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, helping to keep skin calm.

Is EltaMD good for skin with dark spots?

EltaMD is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 High for this skin type. The EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is EltaMD good for mature skin?

EltaMD is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Reviewers often mention its lightweight moisturizers and sunscreens, and the EltaMD products on this page list no fragrance.

Research behind EltaMD's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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