Description
EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 is a 100% mineral sunscreen that improves sun-damaged skin and helps revitalize it. This advanced formula contains Squalane which restores skin's natural moisture and suppleness.
UV Restore Tinted is designed with Ginger Root Extract and Saccharide Isomerate which promote a healthy complexion by improving skin smoothness, minimizing dark spots and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It contains antioxidants which combat skin-aging free radicals associated with ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation (IR) and offers high-energy visible (HEV) light protection.
EltaMD UV Restore is formulated for all skin types and is dye-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free*, oil-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free, noncomedogenic and dermatologist tested.
Details
Ideal For: all skin types
Size: 2 oz
How to Use
Apply liberally to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Reapply at least every 2 hours
Ingredients
Active- 15.0% Zinc oxide, 2.0% Titanium Dioxide
Inactive- Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Mica, Iron Oxides
I originally started with Elta MD's UV Elements and loved the tint.. perfect for those no makeup makeup days! Sadly, They changed the tint for the Restore! It is much warmer, and it does not look as natural for my skin tone. The Ginger extract, while I'm sure he does wonders for your skin, gives a burning sensation when you first apply. I have noticed that after a week or so, the burning upon application is less, but I can see how that would be an issue for some people.
Like most of the EltaMD tinted sunscreens I've tried, the finish of this product was wonderful- moisturizing, not greasy, just smooth and dewy. Unfortunately, the tint was way too dark on me and made me look like I'd gotten a bad spray tan just to my face. EltaMD should come out with a range of tints for different skin tones because their tints are consistently too dark and too orange for most fair-skinned people. I also think that the ginger extract they use in this formulation is a little spicy because I got some tingling around my mouth when I first applied this. You can also smell the ginger in the product, which isn't a good sign for me. The tingling went away, but I was surprised that EltaMD would include a fragrant ginger extract in their products since their products are usually free of added fragrance.
