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EltaMD Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Sunscreen, Daily Facial Sun Protection, UV Clear, 48 g / 1.7 oz
EltaMD

Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Sunscreen, Daily Facial Sun Protection, UV Clear, 48 g / 1.7 oz

SPF 46
Our score 79.0 / 100

Fragrance-free; iodopropynyl butylcarbamate adds sensitization potential. Silicone and ester support spreading of 9% zinc oxide; wear is untested and health screening remains baseline.

Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Where to buy it
Target US In stock
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79.0
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1467 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free; iodopropynyl butylcarbamate adds sensitization potential. Silicone and ester support spreading of 9% zinc oxide; wear is untested and health screening remains baseline.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 77
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 82
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 18 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Butylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol·Polyisobutene·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Tocopheryl Acetate·PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether·Oleth-3 Phosphate·Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate·Lactic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Phosphoric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Water Water
04 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
05 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
06 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
07 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
08 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
09 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
10 Polyisobutene
11 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
12 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
13 PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
14 Oleth-3 Phosphate Oleth-3 Phosphate
15 Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
16 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Phosphoric Acid Phosphoric Acid