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UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Sunscreen SPF 46 • Face · $41.00

Should you consider this?

Good for:
  • Acne-prone or sensitive skin that reacts to most sunscreens
  • Wearing daily under makeup
Not ideal for:
  • Anyone on a budget — it is expensive per use
  • Deeper skin tones, if the zinc leaves a cast
What's doing the work
How much is actually in here

Ingredients above 1% must be listed in order of weight; below that they can be listed in any order. Phenoxyethanol sits at #8 and is used at well under 1%, so roughly everything after it is present in small amounts.

Nothing this product is marketed on falls below that line.

Why people buy it

The dermatologist favorite for acne-prone and rosacea skin. The 5% niacinamide is uncommon in sunscreens and adds real anti-blemish benefit. Worth the price for sensitive skin.

Main drawback

Expensive per millilitre, and the finish is slightly tacky rather than fully matte.

How confident is this
high confidence

We recognised 10 of 17 ingredients, including the ones near the top of the list where concentration is highest. Ingredient list taken from the brand's own product page and checked on 2026-09-04. Formulations change — check the pack if it matters.

See all 17 ingredients (10 recognised)
OctinoxateZinc OxideCyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamideOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateAcrylate Polymer ThickenerButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolPolyisobuteneTriethoxycaprylylsilaneVitamin EPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherOleth-3 PhosphateIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateLactic AcidHyaluronic AcidPhosphoric Acid
Alternatives worth considering
Cheaper option
CeraVeAM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Shares Zinc Oxide and Octinoxate, at $16.99 instead of $41.00.

Similar option
CeraVeHydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

Also built on Zinc Oxide and Niacinamide, and slightly cheaper.

Using something else? Check it against your own skin.

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