---
product_id: 1045811
title: "UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended"
brand: "eltamd"
price: "¥14454"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Elta Md"
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# Niacinamide for skin tone & calm Oil-free, non-comedogenic formula SPF 46 broad-spectrum defense UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended

**Brand:** eltamd
**Price:** ¥14454
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕶️ Stay flawless, protected, and effortlessly chic every day.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended by eltamd
- **How much does it cost?** ¥14454 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1045811-uv-clear-face-sunscreen-spf-46-oil-free-sunscreen-zinc)

## Best For

- eltamd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted eltamd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flawless Matte Finish:** Oil-free and lightweight, this sunscreen keeps your skin shine-free and breathable, ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
- • **Travel-Ready Elegance:** TSA-approved, compact pump bottle fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle—protect your skin anywhere, anytime.
- • **Dermatologist-Approved & Clean:** Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic formula trusted by experts and loved by millennials who demand clean beauty.
- • **Smart Skincare with Niacinamide:** Reduces discoloration and calms redness, helping you maintain a clear, even complexion that stands out in every Zoom call.
- • **Invisible Shield, Visible Confidence:** Broad-spectrum SPF 46 protection without the dreaded white cast—perfect for daily wear and professional settings.

## Overview

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 offers dermatologist-recommended, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a lightweight, oil-free formula enriched with Zinc Oxide and Niacinamide. Designed for sensitive, acne-prone, and hyperpigmented skin, it delivers a matte, no-white-cast finish suitable for all skin tones. Packaged in a convenient travel-size pump, it’s the ultimate daily defense for professionals who want effective sun protection without compromising style or comfort.

## Description

desertcart.com: EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended : Everything Else

Review: Best sunscreen ever. - This quickly became my go to sunscreen. It applies beautifully without feeling greasy, leaves no white cast, and noticeably helps with redness while keeping oily, acne prone skin balanced. Well worth the investment.
Review: MD Elta 46 is the Beat in Every Way - I’m 52 and never wore sunscreen. About a year ago, I noticed some discoloration on my upper cheeks. I asked my dermatologist what I could do about it. He said that it was melasma from sun damage. He sold me a cream that contained hydroquinone and recommended EltaMD Tinted 46. So, I bought some. EltaMD seemed very expensive at the time. So, I bought a big bottle of another brand with a pump on it and used it every morning like lotion. Quick and easy. But, I could feel that I was absorbing what I learned were chemicals (I didn’t know the difference in physical and chemical sunscreen at the time). So, then I got into a rather obsessive series of chats with ChatGPT about chemical sunscreen (for months). Most chemical sunscreens in the U.S. use the same four ingredients. These ingredients do absorb into the skin and some impact hormones. So, I bought Zinc Oxide /Titanium Dioxide sunscreens. But, they literally turn your face blue. OK for the beach. But, you can’t wear it to work. People think you are low on oxygen and are dying. Definitely not worth the distracting conversations—especially if you’ve lost a bunch of weight taking a GLP-1. As I said, I became obsessed with this subject and know all of the chemicals used in the U.S and Europe along with associated target wavelengths (I didn’t look too much into Asian sunscreens). But, I’ll say that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is really in the way with chemical sunscreens. The approval process is so expensive, the sunscreen companies don’t go through the approval process in the U.S. But, the Europeans have a lot of options. And they are very good options. Particle size, and some other characteristics, ensure that they don’t absorb into the skin, are reef safe, and don’t degrade quickly in sunlight. So, you don’t have to apply them every two hours if you are in an office and not sweating (because that’s the other thing—I’m not getting caught in the restroom mirror, or with a compact mirror, applying sunscreen at work). So, I ordered a lot of different European sunscreens to be shipped directly from Europe. Why so many? I learned that blue light is what causes melasma. And there are a couple of ingredients (Mexoryl 400 and TriAsorB) that stop blue light along with UVA and UVB. But they made my face shiny (like, your face looks like it is slathered in olive oil). I bought matte versions that were still shiny. Or they had perfume in them—very floral feminine scents (God knows I don’t want to show up at work smelling like a girl—or a Romeo fresh from a romp either). Some of the bottles were comically small (fits in the front pocket of your slacks without bulging) for exhorbatant prices that were exacerbated by high shipping costs. But, mostly, they are oily. So, I bought a great U.S. zinc oxide one that is very mattifying. Worked perfect… almost. The problem was that two layers of sunscreen (I didn’t want to give up the blue light protection) with a mattifier absorbing so much oil made it look like I was wearing foundation—and turned my face blue. I tried a lower zinc oxide spf concentration. Still blue. Then I got tinted versions (the first one was too dark and made me look like I was drunk). And, that much sunscreen makes you feel like you are wearing a mask and you can’t wait to wash it off at the end of the day. After washing, my face would be dry (don’t use Castile soap on your face). So, I bought moisturizers (several because ChatGPT gave me a whole regimen on a Word doc so I could tape it to my mirror). Some made my face oily. Some made my face sting (even the simple volcano water and hyaluronic acid stung). For the love of God! So, ChatGPT tells me that my barrier is compromised. So, I buy a bunch of mild cleansers. Cream to foam is not strong enough to remove caked on sunscreen. Squalene oil emulsifier works great. But, this was all too much. So, this morning I saw, among a bathroom sink full of so many products it puts my wife’s side of the sink to shame (she’s very unhappy with this obsession by the way. She says I look like a girl putting on make up (rubycell sponges are the best in case you are looking for that kind of thing))…. Well, to make a long story short, I saw an old bottle of EltaMD 46. Very smooth application (I think that it is the Octinoxate that creates the perfect viscosity). It feels like I have nothing on my face. That’s a great feeling. No white cast or blue face. The tint does not seem to wear off as easily on things like a white collar or the inside of a hat (probably because it spreads so well you don’t have to use a lot. I’ve purchased a dozen hats to protect me from the sun too. But that’s a whole n’other story). The bottom line is that my dermatologist was right. And, I could have financed a few years worth of EltaMD 46 purchases if I hadn’t gone down the European rabbit hole. Do not buy the EltaMD 50! It does not spread well. One more thing. The iron oxide used in the tint blocks blue light that causes melasma! Who would have guessed. I didn’t notice that message the first time I was reading the bottle label. Just buy the EltaMD 46. Trust me. It’s the best in every way.

## Features

- CLEAR SUNSCREEN FOR FACE: This lightweight face sunscreen with transparent Zinc Oxide provides broad spectrum SPF 46 protection and helps protect normal and sensitive skin types from UVA and UVB damage without leaving white cast residue behind
- FOR NORMAL, ACNE-PRONE, AND SENSITIVE SKIN TYPES: UV Clear uses an oil-free, non-comedogenic formula that’s designed for daily use on normal, oily, rosacea, and acne-prone skin so you get effective daily sun protection without feeling greasy
- SUITABLE FOR HYPERPIGMENTED SKIN: Contains Niacinamide which helps to visibly improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of discoloration and blemishes on the skin
- CONVENIENT TRAVEL SIZE SUNSCREEN: This face sunscreen is TSA approved and comes in a convenient travel-size pump bottle that easily fits in handbags, beach bags, and carry on luggage so you can protect your skin at home, work, or on the go
- SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: UV Clear comes in both tinted and untinted versions that support a wide range of skin types and complexions; it’s a dermatologist recommended sunscreen that’s fragrance-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free, and non-comedogenic
- Lightweight, oil-free formulation
- Provides broad-spectrum protection
- May be worn alone or under makeup
- Calms and soothes skin
- Ideal for sensitive or acne-prone complexions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002MSN3QQ |
| ASIN  | B002MSN3QQ |
| Active Ingredients | Zinc Oxide |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #1 in Facial Sunscreens |
| Brand Name | EltaMD |
| Country as Labeled | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (67,139) |
| Department  | Adults, Unisex |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00390205025008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions | 1.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Item Form | Mousse |
| Item Volume | 50 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Ounces |
| Item model number  | 02500 |
| Manufacturer | EltaMD |
| Manufacturer  | EltaMD |
| Material Type Free | Fragrance Free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Helps protect normal, sensitive and acne prone skin from UVA/UVB rays without leaving behind a chalky white cast. |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches; 1.7 ounces |
| Recommended Uses For Product | dermatology |
| Scent Name | Fragance Free |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Skin Type | Sensitive |
| Sun Protection Factor | 46 Sun Protection Factor (SPF) |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Unit Count | 1.7 Ounce |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Item Weight:** 1.7 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Scent:** Fragance Free
- **Sun Protection Factor:** 46 Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

## Images

![UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil-Free Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61d1YZzHpuL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this make your face white-ish when you put it on like some sunblocks, or is it actually clear after application?**
A: IT DOES TURN YOUR FACE WHITE. The people who are saying it doesn't are clearly not applying enough sunscreen. You need at least 1/4 TSP to cover your entire face. It's not white if you don't apply enough, and if you don't apply enough then the SPF turns into the square root of what it originally is. So SPF 25 becomes SPF 5 if you don't apply enough.

**Q: Is it better to buy  it on Amazon or a doctor office?**
A: I have not used the product that I ordered from Amazon yet but I called EltaMD and they told me that Amazon is an authorized seller of their sunscreens but to make sure that the product is sold and shipped from Amazon and not a third party seller. The prices are the same as at a doctors office but with prime it was just easier for me to get. The EltaMD website has a list of online retailers and doctors that are authorized to sell their products.

**Q: ingredients**
A: My package purchased at the dermatologist’s, has a slightly different name for the 4th listed ingredient (Nov 2017):
Cyclopentasiloxane

**Q: what´s the difference between this and the Eltamd UV Daily SPF 40, 48-Gram 1.7 Ounce? price difference is  $10.**
A: The SPF 46 has niacinimides (B3) which is a great anti aging ingredient. Although this is marketed towards those with sensitive skin, B3 can be irritating if used daily for some people. Unfortunately I am one on those people. It is a great ingredient, it has a lot of science behind it and appearantly it works well for some with sensitive skin, but not me. If you don't have sensitive skin, go for it. It's a great product. If you have sensitivity to niacinimides this may not be for you, choose the SPF 40 that doesn't have it. Another difference is the SPF 46 clear is oil free and water resistant, SPF 40 daily is not oil free or water resistant.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sunscreen ever.
*by G***R on February 27, 2026*

This quickly became my go to sunscreen. It applies beautifully without feeling greasy, leaves no white cast, and noticeably helps with redness while keeping oily, acne prone skin balanced. Well worth the investment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MD Elta 46 is the Beat in Every Way
*by J***G on August 8, 2025*

I’m 52 and never wore sunscreen. About a year ago, I noticed some discoloration on my upper cheeks. I asked my dermatologist what I could do about it. He said that it was melasma from sun damage. He sold me a cream that contained hydroquinone and recommended EltaMD Tinted 46. So, I bought some. EltaMD seemed very expensive at the time. So, I bought a big bottle of another brand with a pump on it and used it every morning like lotion. Quick and easy. But, I could feel that I was absorbing what I learned were chemicals (I didn’t know the difference in physical and chemical sunscreen at the time). So, then I got into a rather obsessive series of chats with ChatGPT about chemical sunscreen (for months). Most chemical sunscreens in the U.S. use the same four ingredients. These ingredients do absorb into the skin and some impact hormones. So, I bought Zinc Oxide /Titanium Dioxide sunscreens. But, they literally turn your face blue. OK for the beach. But, you can’t wear it to work. People think you are low on oxygen and are dying. Definitely not worth the distracting conversations—especially if you’ve lost a bunch of weight taking a GLP-1. As I said, I became obsessed with this subject and know all of the chemicals used in the U.S and Europe along with associated target wavelengths (I didn’t look too much into Asian sunscreens). But, I’ll say that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is really in the way with chemical sunscreens. The approval process is so expensive, the sunscreen companies don’t go through the approval process in the U.S. But, the Europeans have a lot of options. And they are very good options. Particle size, and some other characteristics, ensure that they don’t absorb into the skin, are reef safe, and don’t degrade quickly in sunlight. So, you don’t have to apply them every two hours if you are in an office and not sweating (because that’s the other thing—I’m not getting caught in the restroom mirror, or with a compact mirror, applying sunscreen at work). So, I ordered a lot of different European sunscreens to be shipped directly from Europe. Why so many? I learned that blue light is what causes melasma. And there are a couple of ingredients (Mexoryl 400 and TriAsorB) that stop blue light along with UVA and UVB. But they made my face shiny (like, your face looks like it is slathered in olive oil). I bought matte versions that were still shiny. Or they had perfume in them—very floral feminine scents (God knows I don’t want to show up at work smelling like a girl—or a Romeo fresh from a romp either). Some of the bottles were comically small (fits in the front pocket of your slacks without bulging) for exhorbatant prices that were exacerbated by high shipping costs. But, mostly, they are oily. So, I bought a great U.S. zinc oxide one that is very mattifying. Worked perfect… almost. The problem was that two layers of sunscreen (I didn’t want to give up the blue light protection) with a mattifier absorbing so much oil made it look like I was wearing foundation—and turned my face blue. I tried a lower zinc oxide spf concentration. Still blue. Then I got tinted versions (the first one was too dark and made me look like I was drunk). And, that much sunscreen makes you feel like you are wearing a mask and you can’t wait to wash it off at the end of the day. After washing, my face would be dry (don’t use Castile soap on your face). So, I bought moisturizers (several because ChatGPT gave me a whole regimen on a Word doc so I could tape it to my mirror). Some made my face oily. Some made my face sting (even the simple volcano water and hyaluronic acid stung). For the love of God! So, ChatGPT tells me that my barrier is compromised. So, I buy a bunch of mild cleansers. Cream to foam is not strong enough to remove caked on sunscreen. Squalene oil emulsifier works great. But, this was all too much. So, this morning I saw, among a bathroom sink full of so many products it puts my wife’s side of the sink to shame (she’s very unhappy with this obsession by the way. She says I look like a girl putting on make up (rubycell sponges are the best in case you are looking for that kind of thing))…. Well, to make a long story short, I saw an old bottle of EltaMD 46. Very smooth application (I think that it is the Octinoxate that creates the perfect viscosity). It feels like I have nothing on my face. That’s a great feeling. No white cast or blue face. The tint does not seem to wear off as easily on things like a white collar or the inside of a hat (probably because it spreads so well you don’t have to use a lot. I’ve purchased a dozen hats to protect me from the sun too. But that’s a whole n’other story). The bottom line is that my dermatologist was right. And, I could have financed a few years worth of EltaMD 46 purchases if I hadn’t gone down the European rabbit hole. Do not buy the EltaMD 50! It does not spread well. One more thing. The iron oxide used in the tint blocks blue light that causes melasma! Who would have guessed. I didn’t notice that message the first time I was reading the bottle label. Just buy the EltaMD 46. Trust me. It’s the best in every way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best face sunscreen on the market
*by H***. on February 1, 2026*

My dermatologist recommended this sunscreen. I have been using now for ten years. I wear it every day over my moisturizer and my skin is protected. Has undoubtedly saved me lots of wrinkles/aging! Best face sunscreen on the market. Not greasy and has never even caused one breakout! Worth the price.

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