EltaMD UV Daily Untinted SPF 40: Sheer, Hydrating Sun Protection for Every Day
EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Untinted is a sheer, moisturizing face sunscreen that pairs broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with hyaluronic acid. Designed for normal, dry, and combination skin, it helps reduce flaking, restore suppleness, and soften the look of fine lines while it protects.
Micronized zinc oxide and octinoxate provide the sun protection, while sodium hyaluronate and vitamin E support moisture and antioxidant defense. The lightweight lotion is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic, so it layers smoothly under makeup or wears beautifully on its own as the last step of your morning routine. Choose the full 1.7 fl oz size in EltaMD's Limited Edition bottle or the 0.5 fl oz regular bottle for travel and touch-ups.
Why You'll Like It
- Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Reduces flaking and restores suppleness in dry, dehydrated skin.
- Broad-spectrum SPF 40 with micronized zinc oxide and octinoxate.
- Sheer, untinted finish that will not change your skin tone.
- Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic.
- Layers under makeup without a heavy or greasy feel.
Who Is It For
- Normal, dry, and combination skin.
- Dehydrated or mature skin that wants moisture and SPF in one step.
- Fair and light skin tones (EltaMD notes the untinted formula looks best on fair or light tones).
- Anyone who wants a daily sunscreen that feels like a light moisturizer.
EltaMD UV Daily Untinted SPF 40 turns your most important skincare step into your easiest one: soft, hydrated, protected skin every morning with nothing heavy left behind.
Benefits
- Provides broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
- Helps skin retain moisture throughout the day with sodium hyaluronate.
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Reduces visible flaking and restores a supple, comfortable feel.
- Delivers antioxidant support from vitamin E.
- Goes on sheer and untinted for a natural finish.
- Non-comedogenic formula wears well alone or under makeup.
One sheer layer hydrates, smooths, and protects, so your skin looks rested and stays defended from the morning commute to the afternoon walk.
UV Daily Untinted is one of the hydrating favorites in our EltaMD skincare collection, a professional sun care line trusted by dermatologists for formulas that make daily SPF feel effortless.
How to Use
- Apply liberally to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure.
- Reapply at least every 2 hours.
- Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
Sun Protection Measures: 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. to 2 p.m.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
- Children under 6 months: ask a physician before use.
Make it the final step of every morning routine and your skin gets hydration and protection, day after day.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
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Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0%: A micronized mineral filter that helps protect skin from UVA and UVB rays.
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Octinoxate 7.5%: A UVB filter that works alongside zinc oxide for broad-spectrum coverage.
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Helps retain moisture, reduce flaking, and restore suppleness.
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): An antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and diminish the visible signs of aging.
Full Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyether-1, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
A focused formula that pairs proven UV filters with moisture-binding hyaluronic acid for protection your skin can feel.
FAQ
Who should use EltaMD UV Daily Untinted SPF 40?
It is designed for normal, dry, and combination skin, and it is especially helpful for dehydrated or mature skin that wants moisture along with daily sun protection. If your skin is oily or breakout-prone, EltaMD's oil-free UV Clear formulas may suit you better.
Does EltaMD UV Daily Untinted leave a white cast?
UV Daily goes on sheer and untinted, and its zinc oxide is micronized to keep the finish light. EltaMD notes that the untinted version looks best on fair or light skin tones, so medium and deeper tones may prefer the tinted version.
What is the difference between UV Daily Untinted and UV Daily Tinted?
Both share the same hydrating SPF 40 base with hyaluronic acid. EltaMD UV Daily Tinted SPF 40 adds a sheer tint that helps even skin tone and is suited to medium light, medium, and medium deep tones, while the untinted version adds no color.
How does UV Daily compare with UV Daily Hydration+ SPF 50?
UV Daily is the lighter, everyday SPF 40 option. EltaMD UV Daily Hydration+ SPF 50 offers higher SPF and more hyaluronic acid, so it is a good step up for very dry skin or longer days outdoors.
Is EltaMD UV Daily water resistant?
No. UV Daily is not a water-resistant sunscreen. For swimming or heavy sweating, choose a water-resistant formula and reapply as directed.
Can I wear UV Daily Untinted under makeup?
Yes. The lightweight, non-comedogenic texture works as a hydrating base under foundation or tinted moisturizer. Let it settle for a minute before applying makeup for the smoothest finish.
Is the Limited Edition bottle a different formula?
No. The Limited Edition option is a special packaging run of the full 1.7 fl oz size, and the ingredient list matches standard EltaMD UV Daily Untinted SPF 40. The 0.5 fl oz variant comes in the regular bottle and is handy for travel or a gym bag.
Trusted by dermatologists and loved for how it feels, EltaMD UV Daily Untinted SPF 40 is the hydrating sunscreen that makes it easy to protect your skin every single day.
