EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Broad Spectrum SPF 50
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a soothing, mineral-based sunscreen created for compromised, sensitized, or post-procedure skin. Formulated with advanced barrier-repair technology and a subtle green tint, it helps neutralize redness while delivering daily broad spectrum sun protection.
This lightweight formula features a powerful blend of barrier-supporting ingredients and calming botanicals that work together to reduce visible redness, support skin recovery, and protect against environmental stressors. The sheer green tint blends seamlessly into the skin without leaving a white or chalky residue.
Ideal for post-procedure care, rosacea-prone skin, or anyone seeking a gentle yet effective daily sunscreen, this formula offers protection, comfort, and visible skin balance in one step.
Why You'll Like It
- The green tint visibly neutralizes redness on contact: EltaMD reports a 14% reduction in the look of redness just 15 minutes after application.
- Patented 2% AA Complex, a blend of three amino acids, helps repair the skin barrier and minimize the risk of irritation.
- Ceramides and centella asiatica help calm and strengthen sensitive or compromised skin.
- 100% mineral SPF 50 from 12.9% zinc oxide.
- Oil-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free.
- Lightweight texture absorbs quickly and wears well alone or under makeup.
Who Is It For
- Rosacea-prone or redness-prone skin.
- Skin recovering after non-ablative laser treatments, as positioned by EltaMD.
- Sensitive skin that prefers a 100% mineral sunscreen.
- Anyone who wants to tone down visible redness without layering heavy concealer.
Calm the look of redness, support your barrier, and get dependable mineral SPF 50 in one step: EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Green Tint is the daily essential reactive skin has been waiting for.
Benefits
- Broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB rays
- Visibly reduces redness with a sheer green tint
- Helps repair and strengthen the skin barrier
- Soothes sensitive and post-procedure skin
- Lightweight, non-greasy texture suitable for daily wear
- 100% mineral, oil-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic formula
This multitasking sunscreen protects, corrects, and comforts for healthier-looking skin every day.
This color-correcting SPF is part of our EltaMD collection, home to the brand's Skin Recovery sunscreens and other zinc oxide formulas made for sensitive, post-treatment, and everyday skin.
How to Use
Apply generously to clean skin 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use alone or under makeup as the final step in your skincare routine. Reapply every two hours or as needed, especially after sweating or swimming.
Consistent daily use helps maintain calmer, more resilient skin while defending against UV damage.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients and Benefits:
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2% AA Complex Barrier Repair Technology: A patented blend of three amino acids that helps repair the skin barrier, visibly reduce redness, minimizes irritation, and supports protection against environmental stress.
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Ceramide Blend: Helps restore and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier while improving moisture retention.
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Centella Asiatica: A calming botanical known to soothe sensitive or compromised skin and support skin recovery.
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12.9% Zinc Oxide: A gentle, 100 percent mineral UV filter that protects against UVA and UVB damage while being suitable for sensitive skin.
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Glycerin: Draws moisture into the skin to maintain hydration and comfort.
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12.9%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Taurine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Oleth-20, Coco-Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
Every ingredient is thoughtfully selected to support skin recovery, comfort, and long-term resilience.
FAQ
Is this sunscreen suitable for sensitive or post-procedure skin?
Yes. It is specifically formulated to calm, protect, and support compromised or post-treatment skin.
Does the green tint work for all skin tones?
The sheer green tint helps neutralize redness and blends easily without leaving a noticeable cast.
Is this a mineral sunscreen?
Yes. It uses 12.9% zinc oxide to provide gentle yet effective broad-spectrum protection.
Can I wear this under makeup?
Yes. It layers smoothly under makeup and helps create a more even-looking complexion.
Is this safe for daily use?
Absolutely. It is designed for daily use, even on sensitive or compromised skin.
Is there clinical data on redness reduction?
Yes. EltaMD reports that UV Skin Recovery Green Tint is clinically proven to reduce the look of redness by 14% in just 15 minutes, based on a 12-week study of 45 female subjects with all skin complexions and sensitive skin, assessed by a dermatologist.
The UV Skin Recovery Green Tint Sunscreen offers daily sun protection while visibly calming, correcting, and strengthening sensitive skin through a dermatologist-developed mineral formula.
