Having tried 3 of these 4 sunscreens myself, I thought I'd add my two cents and mini-review, as a woman with combination skin but older than the poster here (around 40 years old): ---EltaMD UV Physical: If you have uneven skin tone or large pores or wrinkles (or dry patches), I can't really recommend the EltaMD UV Physical sunscreen except for days when you need extra protection and don't really care how you look. It ends up looking a bit too pasty on me, unfortunately, and accentuates my imperfect skin texture and pores - because of being on the thicker side and not moisturizing. This happens even though I moisturize underneath. It also tends to pill. Bummer because the tint color is pretty accurate for me (I'm fair-light, and it's slightly too light on me). This is the most accurate for me in terms of skin color, comparatively, but the texture just doesn't work out for me. That being said, I feel pretty confident about its staying power, having used it multiple times, and will keep it around for when I need good protection, don't want a chemical sunscreen, and don't care overly much about my appearance. ---UV Elements: I actually really like this one for the most part. It's a bit thicker than I'd prefer, and thus doesn't blend in as much as hoped and accentuates bad skin texture a little, but at least it's not as thick as the UV Physical.. But my main issue with it is that it's too dark. Yes, others have commented on this, but I do find this surprising given that I'm not among the fairest of them all (albeit definitely more on the light side). It definitely has a bit too much of an orangey hue. That said...as of now, I'm leaning more towards it than what used to be my favorite because - well, I'll explain now: ---UV Clear: Darnit, I really hate that I can't have this be my favorite anymore. It wasn't perfect - I felt like it wasn't enough on its own when I need more protection (which is true since it's not water resistant like the other two above). But for every day use when I wouldn't be exposed for very long at a time, it was my go-to for years. Unfortunately, I didn't notice until recently that it contains Octinoxate, which not only causes irritation in some people (no biggie IMO if I'm not affected) but - it IS a known endocrine disrupter. That is, actually, pretty important. There's a reason it's been banned from Hawaii and many European nations. There is plenty of evidence of it being bad for your health. I'm so bummed that EltaMD hasn't reformulated to avoid this ingredient since it's literally immediately behind the worse offendor, Oxybenzone, in the linep of bad sunscreen ingredients. What's the point of a mineral/physical suncreen if it's mixed with a toxic chemical sunscreen?? I'm not against "chemicals" that are safe - I am a scientist and actually understand what the term "chemical" means. But in this case, there is a legitimate health concern involved. So, I cannot recommend UV Clear until EltaMD reformulates it. IF SOMEONE HAS TRIED ANOTHER OPTION THAT YOU'D RECOMMEND, PLEASE REPLY HERE! Thank you.
The UV Physical doesn't leave a whitecast on me, it's actually slightly darker than my skin tone and gives a nice warmth to my skin, though it did settle in fine lines a bit and pilled sometimes, it did feel a bit drying as well. The UV Elements was far too dark/orange and slightly too dewy for me, but was easier to apply.
I love the UV Elements and have had no issues with using it under makeup, including powder foundation. Thanks for the review it's nice to hear how they all compare.
I have been using the Elta MD physical sunscreen for at least 10 years it is fabulous and I highly recommend it. Additionally, I don’t wear foundation and I haven’t for probably over 10 years this sunscreen is amazing
I'm so glad you did this comparison. I had no idea that UV Physical was good and pretty decent value! I have bought UV Elements several times through Dermstore. I like that it's a SPF 44, although the light tint is still a little too dark for me. You only get 2 oz, so it's about $17.75 per ounce. I like it because I could use it when my freaked out last month as a reaction to my trying a new Korean toner that was supposed to be soothing and gentle. Most dermatologists do say that you should stop everything except the most basic cleanser (and even sunscreen) when your skin is freaking out, but like you, I kinda wanted something to protect my skin and I'm glad UV Elements was okay for me.
Thank you so much for reviewing all of these tinted sunscreen’s! I have tried all of these from my dermatologist office, the tint was too dark from all of them except for UV Physical. I really enjoyed this one for it’s lighter tint for us more fair people. It is the only tinted SPF that is not too dark apart from Paula’s Choice Resist Super Light Wrinkle Defense. Unfortunately, UV physical left me red, tight, dry, itchy everywhere I applied it on both me and my daughter. Paula’s choice did the same thing! I tried them both on healthy and happy skin (only time I try new products). I was so bummed! But that’s okay, I have Cotz sensitive skin which is amazing for m skin. I have you to thank for introducing me to that! 🙏🏻😊
Great video! I noticed the more I used the sunscreens where niacinamide is high on the ingredient list....my skin near my mouth was so irritated. The more I applied throughout the day, the more my skin burned. I know niacinamide is a great ingredient but when it’s reapplied over and over again...I think it’s too much...at least on my skin. The Clinique pep start UV doesn’t have niacinmide and my skin never burns. My skin isn’t irritated either when I use it. In addition, I think niacinamide is in sooooo many products..my skin is just like...it’s too much..it causes irritation for me at least. 💜 when I cut products with niacinmide out...my skin never burns anymore nor do I have irritation.
Omg I was on their website for a minute trying to find a tinted mineral sunscreen that would suit my very dry and sensitive acne prone skin and I ended up going with the physical 41 ! so thank you for doing this amazingly thorough review and confirming my choice!! 😂 So excited to try it :)
they always say that the dermatology blocker is a copy of the elta but no. the dermatology caused me an allergy and a little acne (it also has a strange fragrance). I recommend you buy the elta!
I have used the 41 one for years. I like that it turns out a bit lighter because I’m super pale and most tinted sunscreens are too dark (this one is still slightly too dark for me but I’m cool with it) also I think you should emphasize that it’s $30 for 3 oz....that’s a pretty dang good value for such a good product. Thanks for the vid!
Just now watching this, very informative as usual. I'm really liking Sun Bum tinted mineral sunscreen, it glides on like a buttery mousse and dries matte, but not overly drying like the Australian Gold. Its spf 30 and works well under makeup, tint not too dark. I've never heard anyone talk about it but loving it.
I have both the Elements and the Physical (tinted versions), and enjoy both formulas. BUT I am scared to try any more tints. That ELEMENTS was ORANGE AF on me :(. The PHYSICAL’s tint was much softer and neutral on me, but bc of that formula I tend to wear it on its own (vs daily, as my “bb cream” or base for other SPF tints/makeup). It’s perfect for my walks or outside activities (not the office). I do love that color! it’s a cooler paler beige, vs warm orangey. In fact I’m gonna wear it today. So many lovely sunscreens to pick from 💕
Great video! I have acne prone and super oily skin and the Clear tinted was too much glow for me. It also oxides a little. I want to try the Physical next.
I’ve been using the Elta MD physical tinted for about a year and I’ve really liked it but now I might try the mineral from from Drmtlgy. Thank you for another great video~!
I might eventually try the same one you said worked on your sensitive skin, but currently I’m obsessed with the DRMTLGY tinted sunscreen thanks to you! I have really sensitive skin when it comes to certain ingredients but it feels perfect on my skin so I’m sticking to it for a while❤️
I love the eltamd sunscreens because the ingredients are basic but the textures are very nice. While I'm one of those who has to stick to mineral because of my sensitive skin, I've also heard of people who can't do fully mineral because they have issues with the high levels of zinc oxide. It's so interesting how we're all so different!
Try Santeva Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+. I've tried a gazillion different everyday face sunscreens and this is the only one I want to buy again and again. It's lightweight and moisturizing, not sticky at all, and doesn't sting or cause my skin to flush or break out. I use it every day. It's a bit pricey but it's totally worth it.
I personally love the UV Daily. I also tried the physical and the elements but I found the Physical tint too light/obvious and the elements was too dark. Both of them dried my skin out as well to the point it made my skin look flakey.
so do I!!! but I wonder will the uv daily and uv clear have the same tackiness as the elements, it is kind too sticky for me so was still wondering to try them out or not TT
Thank you! This was super helpful in deciding which one to try. With the Purito Centalla debacle (I loved it under makeup 😭) and some serious QC issues with First Aid Beauty’s Weightless Mineral Sunscreen (literal chunks in the last two!) the search has been on and my skin is so picky.
I love a woman who knows her skincare ingredients!😍😂 Subscribed! I was so gonna go with the Cerave even though I’ve had issues with their moisturizers in the past. But then I heard salicylic acid and I have rosacea.😳 Last year I used LaRoche-Posay tinted mineral sunscreen. I love their products and it treated my skin well but it pilled & flaked like crazy, as the runnier ones tend to do with my skin type.
I would love to hear what other sunscreens are just as good! I live in Sweden and it seems impossible to order the EltaMD and it's way more expensive with shipping. Sooo, my research on finding a similar more affordable sunscreen is never ending...
Thank you for another great review! I've been using the UV physical but find it drying and pilling(I have oily skin but live in a dry climate). It's also an older tube and they've raised their price quite a bit since. I've seen other people saying it's drying and pilling too in the past, so I wonder if they've slightly altered their formulation since. Gonna order a new one and see if it's better. One little thing I noticed is that you said that iron oxide protects us from the longer wavelength of UVA. From what I know, iron oxide protects us from the visible light, and mainly the shorter wavelength visible light, namely blue light. I'm not an expert but from what I've learned in school (you can also look up the diagram of the light spectrum), visible light and the ultraviolet (UV) light aren't the same nor do they overlap. Also the longer the wavelength, the less damaging it is for the human body.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve read a few different articles about iron oxides increasing UVA absorption. I just personally prefer to use sunscreens with iron oxides if I am not using an Asian Sunscreen 😊
@@AbbeyYung Sorry my bad. I should have looked it up. It turns out that it helps blocking both the longer wavelength of UVA and the shorter wavelength of visible light. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info! I look for iron oxide in all of my sunscreens too
Sonja Forrester I mix my spf 44 with the Fair IT Cosmetics CC Cream and they blend so well and I get great coverage. It’s great for when I don’t want to bother with makeup but I want some sort of coverage
Ive had a very hard time finding sunscreens that don’t burn my eyes. Even mineral sunscreens sometimes burn. I recently found the skinceuticals one that I can apply near my eyes and have no issues.
It might be helpful when characterizing product as “expensive” if you would compare the cost per oz. At the price of $31.50 for 1.7 oz the cost per oz is $18.80. This is the cost per oz for most sunscreens I have researched and so in my opinion the product should not be considered “expensive.”
I have been using this for years. The clear, daily, elements. I have tried them and all have not broke me out at all. I have very acne prone skin and red. Most days I just use this. Would like to try the cheaper version of Austrailian Gold however it has been out of stock for months and no one can tell me when it will be back in stock. So for now I will just keep using what works.
If you have acne prone, irritable skin, I wouldn’t recommend the Australian gold. It has fruit extracts (such as eucalyptus) that are very irritating, and it stings my face quite a bit.
UV Clear, both tinted and non-tinted, I cannot get past the SMELL. It's horrible 😦 Also, I've tried most Elta MD tinted spfs, and they vary widely on the colors. Also, I feel that any physical sunscreens end up making me sweat and therefore shiny no matter what in the heat, because of the nature of the physical sunscreen leaving a film on your skin and not letting it breathe as well.
Niacinamide flares up my eczema so bad. All my holy grail moisturizers reformulated and added this terrible ingredient.... Even hyaluronic acid can be irritating. Now I have no clue what to do or use. Vanicream is just not enough for my dry eczema skin and I can't afford spending too much since I have to use other expensive products for my eczema. Any advice or recommendations would be amazing... My dermatologists is at a loss and wants me to use expensive brands I just can't afford.
Excellent review. I love my UV Elements and always purchase when I can find a 20% off code. Just wondering - how long do you wait before applying a second coat? I've always done one layer and the sun protection has been great.
Amrik Kaur I have only used the physical cheaper one. I got it got my toddler w eczema, but her skin always looked so good when I applied it that I finally tried it. It has a “pore clogging ingredient” so I was afraid of it. But my skin loves it. Better than the mineral sunscreens I was using w no bad ingredients that clogged pores like crazy.
So many things are orange which is odd most things call it universal tint! It’s so hard to beat drmtlgy it’s so good! The only thing is that since it’s in a bottle it’s hard to know how much is left What’s your favorite non tinted spf
perfect timing! i’ve been on the market for a tinted sunscreen :’) now i’m stuck between the physical broad spectrum SPF 41 and the australian gold tinted sunscreen- which of the two would you personally recommend?
@@melissa7645 i went for elta! it’s too drying even for my oily skin and pills on me though, and the color washes me out a bit bc i’m too olive in undertone :(( sadly it’s a miss for me
I love the UV Clear! I’m of a darker skin tone and I have acne so I don’t mind paying the price. It’s the only one I could find that doesn’t leave that white cast or break me out. Thank you so much for your review
Hi Abbey, i just read the fourmularion of the first sunscreen that you talked about and it has AHA in it. Why would they do that? I’m a little confused because AHA’s make the skin more prone to burning. I currently use the Elta MD UV physical sunscreen and i like it, except for the fact that it pills and it’s quite hard to remove. i tend to have to use a makeup remover! Have you tried it under makeup? I am nervous because on its own it pills!
Oh Abbey, l am living in UK and none of the Elta MD or the drmtlgy are readily available 😰🥺 I guess you guys from the other side of the pond wish to have European products and us in Europe what US ones 😞 I really would like to try the Elta MD UV elements SPF 44, l will probably end up paying a crazy price for it to get it shipped to UK or buy it from eBay at a ridiculous price 😥 Good news is that I am sticking with my Australian Gold 🙌🏼👍 I think that is the best so far for me
Thank you for your review of Sunscreens. It think this topic is so important, and you do a great job talking about the ingredients and the finish. I do wish you had addressed how these did individually under makeup (and demonstrated them). Also, I wish you would have listed head to head alternatives for each one. Thanks again. Going to watch some of your other Sunscreen reviews.
new viewer here, id love your opinion on the skinceuticles physical ranges including the matte and also the neostrater and maybe the first aid beauty mineral aswell xx
UV Elements is my everyday favorite. I previously used physical but i think i preferred the tint on elements. I have extremely sensitive skin and eczema and these definitely don't aggravate my skin. I think physical feels lighter than elements. Or physical sets better than elements? Not sure but i hate the pump on elements - to the end it squirts everywhere. Wish they would fix that.
Agh i REALLY want to try the uv clear but eltaMD is hard to get in canada shipping wise from online retailers and where i have found it, its over $70CAD
This is very helpful!! I was just diagnosed with rosacea and my dermatologist recommended the clear version from this line but I wanted to learn more about their other sunscreens to see if another one might be better for me. You said there’s a DRMTLGY product that is a dupe for the clear Elta product but I want to be sure it has all the same ingredients that I need for the rosacea. Does it really contain all of the same ingredients? I’m probably going to buy the DRMTLGY one anyway (from your link 😊) because I want to try it but I just don’t know if I actually need the Elta MD product too. 🤔
Thank u so much for making this!! I recently tried UV Elements and it was soooo orange on me which is a shame bc I love the finish! Had the same issue w UV Physical. I think I will try clear or daily next. It seems their tinted formulas just don’t work with my skin tone. Eltamd is one of those brands that you have to try a lot of products before u find ur favorite.
hi abbey! i’m still new with tinted sunscreen and have never worn any before, so if im using a chemical sunscreen underneath a mineral tinted sunscreen, can i reapply my chemical sunscreen on top of the tinted one? or it will make my face cakey😅
Do you find UV Physical to be pore clogging due to Isopropyl Palmitate? I have very acne prone skin and used up Clear but am looking for something new to try.
There are a few ingredients in Physical which are apparently extremely comedogenic but it hasn’t broken me out at all In the months I have used it so I’d just take a chance and see if it works for you
I bought the UV elements one but it dries out almost orange and very dark. I love the consistence of it but now I need to buy foundations that are very light so that it compensates the colour. Should I buy also the UV physical and mix them? Would that help? Or what should I do? Thanks
I’m so glad you reviewed these! I’m going to purchase the last one you mentioned based on your review. I like that it is less dewy. My color science is way too dewy for this summer heat and seems like it just melts off my face so maybe this will be a better option?
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Having tried 3 of these 4 sunscreens myself, I thought I'd add my two cents and mini-review, as a woman with combination skin but older than the poster here (around 40 years old):
---EltaMD UV Physical: If you have uneven skin tone or large pores or wrinkles (or dry patches), I can't really recommend the EltaMD UV Physical sunscreen except for days when you need extra protection and don't really care how you look. It ends up looking a bit too pasty on me, unfortunately, and accentuates my imperfect skin texture and pores - because of being on the thicker side and not moisturizing. This happens even though I moisturize underneath. It also tends to pill. Bummer because the tint color is pretty accurate for me (I'm fair-light, and it's slightly too light on me). This is the most accurate for me in terms of skin color, comparatively, but the texture just doesn't work out for me. That being said, I feel pretty confident about its staying power, having used it multiple times, and will keep it around for when I need good protection, don't want a chemical sunscreen, and don't care overly much about my appearance.
---UV Elements: I actually really like this one for the most part. It's a bit thicker than I'd prefer, and thus doesn't blend in as much as hoped and accentuates bad skin texture a little, but at least it's not as thick as the UV Physical.. But my main issue with it is that it's too dark. Yes, others have commented on this, but I do find this surprising given that I'm not among the fairest of them all (albeit definitely more on the light side). It definitely has a bit too much of an orangey hue. That said...as of now, I'm leaning more towards it than what used to be my favorite because - well, I'll explain now:
---UV Clear: Darnit, I really hate that I can't have this be my favorite anymore. It wasn't perfect - I felt like it wasn't enough on its own when I need more protection (which is true since it's not water resistant like the other two above). But for every day use when I wouldn't be exposed for very long at a time, it was my go-to for years. Unfortunately, I didn't notice until recently that it contains Octinoxate, which not only causes irritation in some people (no biggie IMO if I'm not affected) but - it IS a known endocrine disrupter. That is, actually, pretty important. There's a reason it's been banned from Hawaii and many European nations. There is plenty of evidence of it being bad for your health. I'm so bummed that EltaMD hasn't reformulated to avoid this ingredient since it's literally immediately behind the worse offendor, Oxybenzone, in the linep of bad sunscreen ingredients. What's the point of a mineral/physical suncreen if it's mixed with a toxic chemical sunscreen?? I'm not against "chemicals" that are safe - I am a scientist and actually understand what the term "chemical" means. But in this case, there is a legitimate health concern involved. So, I cannot recommend UV Clear until EltaMD reformulates it. IF SOMEONE HAS TRIED ANOTHER OPTION THAT YOU'D RECOMMEND, PLEASE REPLY HERE! Thank you.
The UV Physical doesn't leave a whitecast on me, it's actually slightly darker than my skin tone and gives a nice warmth to my skin, though it did settle in fine lines a bit and pilled sometimes, it did feel a bit drying as well. The UV Elements was far too dark/orange and slightly too dewy for me, but was easier to apply.
UV Physical SPF 41 is what i use all day, every day. Probably have repurchased over 8 times 😬 Thanks for comparing them all for us !
Of course!
I love the UV Elements and have had no issues with using it under makeup, including powder foundation. Thanks for the review it's nice to hear how they all compare.
Such a good one! Of course 😊
I have been using the Elta MD physical sunscreen for at least 10 years it is fabulous and I highly recommend it. Additionally, I don’t wear foundation and I haven’t for probably over 10 years this sunscreen is amazing
I'm so glad you did this comparison. I had no idea that UV Physical was good and pretty decent value! I have bought UV Elements several times through Dermstore. I like that it's a SPF 44, although the light tint is still a little too dark for me. You only get 2 oz, so it's about $17.75 per ounce. I like it because I could use it when my freaked out last month as a reaction to my trying a new Korean toner that was supposed to be soothing and gentle. Most dermatologists do say that you should stop everything except the most basic cleanser (and even sunscreen) when your skin is freaking out, but like you, I kinda wanted something to protect my skin and I'm glad UV Elements was okay for me.
Love UV Elements too!
Thank you so much for reviewing all of these tinted sunscreen’s! I have tried all of these from my dermatologist office, the tint was too dark from all of them except for UV Physical. I really enjoyed this one for it’s lighter tint for us more fair people. It is the only tinted SPF that is not too dark apart from Paula’s Choice Resist Super Light Wrinkle Defense. Unfortunately, UV physical left me red, tight, dry, itchy everywhere I applied it on both me and my daughter. Paula’s choice did the same thing! I tried them both on healthy and happy skin (only time I try new products). I was so bummed! But that’s okay, I have Cotz sensitive skin which is amazing for m skin. I have you to thank for introducing me to that! 🙏🏻😊
Omg! So interesting about the UV physical... we had such a different experience! But yay so glad Cotz works well 😊
uv physical is such an iconic sunscreen for me. one of the first i found that does not irritate my rosacea and actually looks good
I just got the Elta MD UV Elements SPF 44 and I LOVE it!!! I’ve finally found the perfect sunscreen for my skin! 😃❤️
amazing!
Great video! I noticed the more I used the sunscreens where niacinamide is high on the ingredient list....my skin near my mouth was so irritated. The more I applied throughout the day, the more my skin burned. I know niacinamide is a great ingredient but when it’s reapplied over and over again...I think it’s too much...at least on my skin. The Clinique pep start UV doesn’t have niacinmide and my skin never burns. My skin isn’t irritated either when I use it. In addition, I think niacinamide is in sooooo many products..my skin is just like...it’s too much..it causes irritation for me at least. 💜 when I cut products with niacinmide out...my skin never burns anymore nor do I have irritation.
You’re not the first person I’ve heard that from!! I think I have that problem with too much Niacinamide too
Omg I was on their website for a minute trying to find a tinted mineral sunscreen that would suit my very dry and sensitive acne prone skin and I ended up going with the physical 41 ! so thank you for doing this amazingly thorough review and confirming my choice!! 😂 So excited to try it :)
they always say that the dermatology blocker is a copy of the elta but no. the dermatology caused me an allergy and a little acne (it also has a strange fragrance). I recommend you buy the elta!
I have used the 41 one for years. I like that it turns out a bit lighter because I’m super pale and most tinted sunscreens are too dark (this one is still slightly too dark for me but I’m cool with it) also I think you should emphasize that it’s $30 for 3 oz....that’s a pretty dang good value for such a good product. Thanks for the vid!
I think value is a little different for everyone so I try to just present the size & price and let people decide 😊
Do you feel like its helped protect against aging for you?
I love UV Elements . It’s a bit dark , but in the summer is just perfect 🤩!
omg that last one looks great, putting it on my wish list 🤩
same :) also I'm pretty sure it costs less than drmtlgy per oz
You are one of so few youtubers that really does your research, and then shares with her subscribers. Specifically the ingredient list! Your Awsome!
Wow thank you so much! I’m so happy to help 😊
Just now watching this, very informative as usual. I'm really liking Sun Bum tinted mineral sunscreen, it glides on like a buttery mousse and dries matte, but not overly drying like the Australian Gold. Its spf 30 and works well under makeup, tint not too dark. I've never heard anyone talk about it but loving it.
I have a sun bum review up actually!
This is funny because Sarahhh Beth just made a video saying it’s her FAVORITE new tinted sunscreen! It has GREAT coverage for a sunscreen lol
saying that which was her favorite new tinted sunscreen?...There were four different ones mentioned in this video, lol.
UV physical is my fav! Wear it everyday
So good!
UV Physical is the only one I’ve tried so far and I love it!
Thank you thank you! Such awful skin barrier damage for myself and I’m so excited to try the last sunscreen and see if heals my skin
I have both the Elements and the Physical (tinted versions), and enjoy both formulas. BUT I am scared to try any more tints. That ELEMENTS was ORANGE AF on me :(. The PHYSICAL’s tint was much softer and neutral on me, but bc of that formula I tend to wear it on its own (vs daily, as my “bb cream” or base for other SPF tints/makeup). It’s perfect for my walks or outside activities (not the office). I do love that color! it’s a cooler paler beige, vs warm orangey. In fact I’m gonna wear it today. So many lovely sunscreens to pick from 💕
Yeah I’ve found that some of their sunscreens lean sooo orange especially when I’m pale!
Great video! I have acne prone and super oily skin and the Clear tinted was too much glow for me. It also oxides a little. I want to try the Physical next.
I’ve been using the Elta MD physical tinted for about a year and I’ve really liked it but now I might try the mineral from from Drmtlgy. Thank you for another great video~!
I might eventually try the same one you said worked on your sensitive skin, but currently I’m obsessed with the DRMTLGY tinted sunscreen thanks to you! I have really sensitive skin when it comes to certain ingredients but it feels perfect on my skin so I’m sticking to it for a while❤️
I’m so glad that’s working so well for you! I love that one too!!
Abbey, I love how in depth you go for us. This is all great information. Thank you!
So glad to hear that 🥰
I love the eltamd sunscreens because the ingredients are basic but the textures are very nice. While I'm one of those who has to stick to mineral because of my sensitive skin, I've also heard of people who can't do fully mineral because they have issues with the high levels of zinc oxide. It's so interesting how we're all so different!
Love mixing the uv elements with uv physical for the perfect tint and moisture/oil control for combo skin.
I think I might have to buy both and try mixing them! I am pale, but dry-ish most of the year. I also don’t want to be super matte or super dewy!
same here~
Try Santeva Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+. I've tried a gazillion different everyday face sunscreens and this is the only one I want to buy again and again. It's lightweight and moisturizing, not sticky at all, and doesn't sting or cause my skin to flush or break out. I use it every day. It's a bit pricey but it's totally worth it.
I am 71 and love your reviews
I personally love the UV Daily. I also tried the physical and the elements but I found the Physical tint too light/obvious and the elements was too dark. Both of them dried my skin out as well to the point it made my skin look flakey.
so do I!!! but I wonder will the uv daily and uv clear have the same tackiness as the elements, it is kind too sticky for me so was still wondering to try them out or not TT
Great review, thank you! Elta md uv elements is my favourite tinted sunscreen. 🤗
So glad you enjoyed it 😊 Elements is so good!
I love the UV Elements SPF 44. Great under makeup. Thanks for your review.
Of course 😊
I just bought the physical one and I’m waiting for it to arrive. I hope I bought the right one!
Thank you! This was super helpful in deciding which one to try. With the Purito Centalla debacle (I loved it under makeup 😭) and some serious QC issues with First Aid Beauty’s Weightless Mineral Sunscreen (literal chunks in the last two!) the search has been on and my skin is so picky.
I Love The Sunscreen Reviews On Your Channel Abbey Yung!🌞🌝
Yay I’m so glad 😊
This video helped me a lot. I am trying to choose a good tinted sunscreen for my skin type and undertone.
Ok, just ordered Elta UV Physical. You made me buy it 😊
your hair looks amazing in this video. I mean it always does, I just love the way it is waving here :)
I love a woman who knows her skincare ingredients!😍😂 Subscribed!
I was so gonna go with the Cerave even though I’ve had issues with their moisturizers in the past. But then I heard salicylic acid and I have rosacea.😳
Last year I used LaRoche-Posay tinted mineral sunscreen. I love their products and it treated my skin well but it pilled & flaked like crazy, as the runnier ones tend to do with my skin type.
I would love to hear what other sunscreens are just as good! I live in Sweden and it seems impossible to order the EltaMD and it's way more expensive with shipping. Sooo, my research on finding a similar more affordable sunscreen is never ending...
Thank you for another great review! I've been using the UV physical but find it drying and pilling(I have oily skin but live in a dry climate). It's also an older tube and they've raised their price quite a bit since. I've seen other people saying it's drying and pilling too in the past, so I wonder if they've slightly altered their formulation since. Gonna order a new one and see if it's better.
One little thing I noticed is that you said that iron oxide protects us from the longer wavelength of UVA. From what I know, iron oxide protects us from the visible light, and mainly the shorter wavelength visible light, namely blue light. I'm not an expert but from what I've learned in school (you can also look up the diagram of the light spectrum), visible light and the ultraviolet (UV) light aren't the same nor do they overlap. Also the longer the wavelength, the less damaging it is for the human body.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve read a few different articles about iron oxides increasing UVA absorption. I just personally prefer to use sunscreens with iron oxides if I am not using an Asian Sunscreen 😊
@@AbbeyYung Sorry my bad. I should have looked it up. It turns out that it helps blocking both the longer wavelength of UVA and the shorter wavelength of visible light. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info! I look for iron oxide in all of my sunscreens too
I have 5 bottles of Elta MD's sunscreen. None of them disappoint! 😁🥰
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Thanks so much for these reviews. Your channel is better than most others. I appreciate the details and demos. Very helpful!
I have this Elta MD sunscreen and is really amazing!! A little to dark for me but I mixed with another one and is perfect!! Great review Abbey!🤩🙂
Yes when I’m fair it’s a little too dark for me too! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I also have to mix it with a lighter sunscreen or a no tinted one. I wish they made a lighter tint.
Sonja Forrester I mix my spf 44 with the Fair IT Cosmetics CC Cream and they blend so well and I get great coverage. It’s great for when I don’t want to bother with makeup but I want some sort of coverage
@@idisruiz9982 Ok that's actually a really excellent suggestion - thank you!!
Ive had a very hard time finding sunscreens that don’t burn my eyes. Even mineral sunscreens sometimes burn. I recently found the skinceuticals one that I can apply near my eyes and have no issues.
It might be helpful when characterizing product as “expensive” if you would compare the cost per oz. At the price of $31.50 for 1.7 oz the cost per oz is $18.80. This is the cost per oz for most sunscreens I have researched and so in my opinion the product should not be considered “expensive.”
Hi Abby, what a useful video! Thank you. By the way 4 syllables: "to" + "KOF" + "uh" + "rol" for tocopherol.
So glad you enjoyed it! Yeesh pronunciations of these terms is not my strong suit 😂
You have definitely clear my confusion and now I know which one i need for sure , thank you
So glad!
I have been using this for years. The clear, daily, elements. I have tried them and all have not broke me out at all. I have very acne prone skin and red. Most days I just use this. Would like to try the cheaper version of Austrailian Gold however it has been out of stock for months and no one can tell me when it will be back in stock. So for now I will just keep using what works.
That’s great it works so well for you!
If you have acne prone, irritable skin, I wouldn’t recommend the Australian gold. It has fruit extracts (such as eucalyptus) that are very irritating, and it stings my face quite a bit.
Thanks for the reviews! I been using the spf 44, love it, but I would like to find a good comparison for cheaper!
Of course 😊
Thank you for making this video. I was soo curious about the physical vs elements in elta.
Of course!
I mix the uv elements with a bit of Australian gold to matify it and il is perfect for me!
The elta md physical doesn’t have a white cast at all on all skin tones I’ve seen it’s actually a bit dark/orange on fair skin tones.
UV Clear, both tinted and non-tinted, I cannot get past the SMELL. It's horrible 😦 Also, I've tried most Elta MD tinted spfs, and they vary widely on the colors. Also, I feel that any physical sunscreens end up making me sweat and therefore shiny no matter what in the heat, because of the nature of the physical sunscreen leaving a film on your skin and not letting it breathe as well.
i have the 4th one, it really is the least irritating physical sunscreen of all time.
Everyone loves niacinamide.. My skin HATES this ingredient.
you're not alone!
Yes! Mine does too
@Anonymous Person CoTZ Tinted Flawless Complexion SPF 50 doesn't have niacinamide
Exactly the same. Its everywhere now!
Niacinamide flares up my eczema so bad. All my holy grail moisturizers reformulated and added this terrible ingredient.... Even hyaluronic acid can be irritating. Now I have no clue what to do or use. Vanicream is just not enough for my dry eczema skin and I can't afford spending too much since I have to use other expensive products for my eczema. Any advice or recommendations would be amazing... My dermatologists is at a loss and wants me to use expensive brands I just can't afford.
Excellent review. I love my UV Elements and always purchase when I can find a 20% off code. Just wondering - how long do you wait before applying a second coat? I've always done one layer and the sun protection has been great.
5-10 minutes before the second application 😊
I've used the Elta MD SPF 41 for years. I am on auto delivery through Dermstore.com, which brings down the price.
Love dermstore!
Hey what lipstick are you using int his video?! love it!
I have tried all of them except for the daily I know that the physical pills at the end of the day I really love Alta and he elements
I love this Elta Md 46! I don’t like the Elta Md 41 it has caused me breakouts. Everyone has different type of skin.
Totally!
Amrik Kaur I have only used the physical cheaper one. I got it got my toddler w eczema, but her skin always looked so good when I applied it that I finally tried it. It has a “pore clogging ingredient” so I was afraid of it. But my skin loves it. Better than the mineral sunscreens I was using w no bad ingredients that clogged pores like crazy.
Between UV Elements & UV Physical which do you think is best for acne prone skin?
They both work! I prefer UV Elements though
@@AbbeyYung thank you! it’s still good to use under makeup as well and not likely to cause a skin reaction due to ingredient?
How do you like drmtlgy tinted in comparison do you like it more? How do you feel about drmtlgy vs uv elements?
I prefer DRMTLGY. The color isn’t as orange on me! UV elements isn’t really comparable it’s a totally different formulation! Less dewy
So many things are orange which is odd most things call it universal tint! It’s so hard to beat drmtlgy it’s so good! The only thing is that since it’s in a bottle it’s hard to know how much is left
What’s your favorite non tinted spf
Is uv clear more comparable to drmtlgy or is drmtlgy since your favorite
perfect timing! i’ve been on the market for a tinted sunscreen :’) now i’m stuck between the physical broad spectrum SPF 41 and the australian gold tinted sunscreen- which of the two would you personally recommend?
I honestly prefer this one!
@@AbbeyYung which one? :)
Which one did you end up going for?
@@user-zt6mb7nf3i I think she meant Elta!
@@melissa7645 i went for elta! it’s too drying even for my oily skin and pills on me though, and the color washes me out a bit bc i’m too olive in undertone :(( sadly it’s a miss for me
The physical and Elements forumatulations are water resistant right? That's a big difference.
I love the UV Clear! I’m of a darker skin tone and I have acne so I don’t mind paying the price. It’s the only one I could find that doesn’t leave that white cast or break me out. Thank you so much for your review
Amazing! So glad that works well for you. Of course 😊
So excited to try the Elements version! I appreciate the review. Where is your shift from btw?
It’s a great one 😊 Target!
Is the UV Elements good to use under makeup? Is it still good for sensitive skin, likely to cause irritation?
Yes, yes and no!
Ok thank you so much!
YESSSSS I’ve been waiting for this 💖
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I like the slight white cast .
Thank you for this. I want to purchase it but it is too dark for me. Your video really help me a lot.
Hi Abbey, i just read the fourmularion of the first sunscreen that you talked about and it has AHA in it. Why would they do that? I’m a little confused because AHA’s make the skin more prone to burning. I currently use the Elta MD UV physical sunscreen and i like it, except for the fact that it pills and it’s quite hard to remove. i tend to have to use a makeup remover! Have you tried it under makeup? I am nervous because on its own it pills!
AHAs can also be used to adjust the pH of a product!
The clear is my absolute fav.
Oh Abbey, l am living in UK and none of the Elta MD or the drmtlgy are readily available 😰🥺 I guess you guys from the other side of the pond wish to have European products and us in Europe what US ones 😞
I really would like to try the Elta MD UV elements SPF 44, l will probably end up paying a crazy price for it to get it shipped to UK or buy it from eBay at a ridiculous price 😥
Good news is that I am sticking with my Australian Gold 🙌🏼👍 I think that is the best so far for me
Oh no such a bummer!!
Thank you Abby for good advice great videos on skin care and for trying to save money you’re amazing
Of course!
How is the daily sunscreen the first product you reviewed on the eyes, if you get it in your eyes? Thanks
I am sooooooo fed with info in this video! thanks babe! i have been using Elta MD UV Physical for 6 mos now, same insights! 💯 agree! #Subscribed
of course! Thanks for subscribing 💗
Thank you for your review of Sunscreens. It think this topic is so important, and you do a great job talking about the ingredients and the finish. I do wish you had addressed how these did individually under makeup (and demonstrated them). Also, I wish you would have listed head to head alternatives for each one. Thanks again. Going to watch some of your other Sunscreen reviews.
new viewer here, id love your opinion on the skinceuticles physical ranges including the matte and also the neostrater and maybe the first aid beauty mineral aswell xx
Do all of these tints have warmer undertones? Are some more for cooler? That’s more what I’m looking for!
UV Elements is my everyday favorite. I previously used physical but i think i preferred the tint on elements. I have extremely sensitive skin and eczema and these definitely don't aggravate my skin. I think physical feels lighter than elements. Or physical sets better than elements? Not sure but i hate the pump on elements - to the end it squirts everywhere. Wish they would fix that.
Yes I know their pumps can be iffy towards the end!
Does it burn around the eye area?
@@venisezaki5606 none have every irritated my eye area and now im also using uv clear tinted as well
@@sabrinar9002 that’s the one I’m using and I love it which one do you prefer because I also have eczema
I love Elta Md but still prefer drmtly tinted moisturizer!!
Love that one too!
Which Elta sunscreen is best for hyperpigmentation and mild melasma, the clear with niaminicide, the element or the physical?
I wonder which is better for really pale skin. Everything turns orange on me
I already have the Restore and love it but would like a more affordable option.
Hi! Do you wear the EltaMD Sunscreen alone or after you put moisturiser?
I’m yellow toned and was wondering which sunscreen would work best for me?? Thanks!
@abbeyyung would you use this as a moisturizer in the summer? Or over a moisturizer.
Agh i REALLY want to try the uv clear but eltaMD is hard to get in canada shipping wise from online retailers and where i have found it, its over $70CAD
This is very helpful!! I was just diagnosed with rosacea and my dermatologist recommended the clear version from this line but I wanted to learn more about their other sunscreens to see if another one might be better for me. You said there’s a DRMTLGY product that is a dupe for the clear Elta product but I want to be sure it has all the same ingredients that I need for the rosacea. Does it really contain all of the same ingredients? I’m probably going to buy the DRMTLGY one anyway (from your link 😊) because I want to try it but I just don’t know if I actually need the Elta MD product too. 🤔
glad to help! I have not looked at every single ingredient compared to eachother
Would you say the Australian gold tinted is more drying than the uv physical ? I have dry skin and the uv physical works fine for me.
Definitely!
Thank u so much for making this!! I recently tried UV Elements and it was soooo orange on me which is a shame bc I love the finish! Had the same issue w UV Physical. I think I will try clear or daily next. It seems their tinted formulas just don’t work with my skin tone. Eltamd is one of those brands that you have to try a lot of products before u find ur favorite.
hi abbey! i’m still new with tinted sunscreen and have never worn any before, so if im using a chemical sunscreen underneath a mineral tinted sunscreen, can i reapply my chemical sunscreen on top of the tinted one? or it will make my face cakey😅
Do you find UV Physical to be pore clogging due to Isopropyl Palmitate? I have very acne prone skin and used up Clear but am looking for something new to try.
There are a few ingredients in Physical which are apparently extremely comedogenic but it hasn’t broken me out at all In the months I have used it so I’d just take a chance and see if it works for you
Yes I've been wondering about Elta MD!! Thank you!! I Love that shirt btw!! 💚
Happy to help! Thanks it’s from Target 😊
I bought the UV elements one but it dries out almost orange and very dark. I love the consistence of it but now I need to buy foundations that are very light so that it compensates the colour. Should I buy also the UV physical and mix them? Would that help? Or what should I do? Thanks
I would layer them! So apply elements first, then physical to help to counteract that orange tone
@@AbbeyYung I applied uv physical first so the elements can be applied more smoothly on top, and the colour works amazingly
would u recommend the daily
clear for dry, acne prone skin?? i heard it might be drying but idk ;(
Thank you for the review! This was really helpful!
so glad!
Elta MD or Colourscience ? Which one do you prefer ?
hmmm hard to say because they are all so different
I’m so glad you reviewed these! I’m going to purchase the last one you mentioned based on your review. I like that it is less dewy. My color science is way too dewy for this summer heat and seems like it just melts off my face so maybe this will be a better option?
Yes definitely less dewy than that!
Abbey Yung perfect!! Ordering it now :)