Daily Sun Protection with a Natural Tint
Give your skin the protection it deserves, while enhancing your natural glow. EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 is a lightweight, hydrating sunscreen designed for everyday wear. With broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and a sheer universal tint, it helps even out skin tone and leaves a radiant, healthy-looking finish.
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and transparent zinc oxide, this fan-favorite sunscreen moisturizes as it protects, making it perfect for normal, dry, and combination skin. It layers beautifully under makeup or can be worn alone for a fresh, natural look.
>EltaMD UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a lightweight moisturizing sunscreen with a sheer tint to help even skin tone. Formulated with hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Who It’s For
- Normal, combination, dry skin types
- Any skin type needing extra hydration
- Anyone who wants sun protection plus a natural, tinted finish
Benefits
This is a sheer, lightweight sunscreen that can be used every day to hydrate and protect skin against UVA/UVB light.
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Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 - Shields against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays
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Universal Tint - Blends seamlessly to enhance skin tone and provide a radiant glow
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Hydrating Formula - Infused with hyaluronic acid to boost moisture retention
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Lightweight & Sheer - Wears comfortably without feeling greasy or heavy
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Dermatologist-Recommended - Gentle, fragrance-free, and safe for sensitive or post-procedure skin
- Great for dehydrated and mature skin.
- Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Helps retain moisture and improves skin feel by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
- Non-comedogenic formula can be layered under makeup or alone.
How to use
- 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
Smart Sun Safety Tips
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
Having Trouble with the Airless Pump?
- If your EltaMD product isn’t dispensing, try these quick troubleshooting steps:
- Keep the cap on and turn the container upside down. Tap the bottom firmly 8–10 times to help move the product into the pump system.
- Turn the container upright again.
- Remove the cap and, with the nozzle pointed away from your face, press the pump several times until the product begins to dispense.
- Still not working? Repeat steps 1–3, tapping a little more firmly to create enough pressure for the pump to activate.
If the pump does not dispense after following these steps, please contact us for assistance.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: 9% Zinc Oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate
Ingredient Insights:
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Zinc Oxide: Contains micronized zinc oxide to protect your skin from damaging UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Retains moisture and improves skin feel by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): Antioxidant that reduces free radicals to help diminish the visible signs of aging
Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyether-1, Citric Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
Awards
- ELLE 2024 - First Class Beauty Awards
- Southern Living - Beauty Award 2020
- InStyle - Readers' Choice Beauty Award 2020
- The Knot - Beauty Award 2020
- Prevention - Healthy Skin Award 2020
- InStyle - Best Beauty Buys Award 2018
FAQ
Will this tint match my skin tone?
This tint is designed to blend with medium light, medium, or medium deep skin tones, providing a subtle glow rather than full coverage. For an untinted version of this sunscreen visit UV Daily Untinted.
Can I wear makeup over this sunscreen?
Absolutely. It doubles as a hydrating base and wears well under makeup without pilling.
Is it suitable for oily skin?
While it works best for normal to dry skin, many with combination or slightly oily skin also find it comfortable and lightweight.
How does this differ from EltaMD UV Clear?
UV Clear Tinted is oil-free and formulated for acne-prone/rosacea-prone skin. UV Daily is more hydrating, making it ideal for normal to dry skin types.
Is this sunscreen water-resistant?
No, UV Daily is not water-resistant. For swimming or heavy activity, use a water-resistant formula like EltaMD UV Sport.
Can men use this product?
Yes! The tint is sheer and natural, giving skin a healthy finish without looking like makeup.
EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 delivers broad-spectrum sun protection with a sheer tint that instantly evens tone and boosts radiance. Lightweight, hydrating, and perfect for everyday use, it leaves skin soft, smooth, and glowing.