UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint SPF 50 has a subtle green tint that reduces redness by about 20%, according to board-certified dermatologist Doctorly. He notes it's not thick coverage and won't completely block redness, but he likes how it subtly decreases the red hue in skin. Doctorly still prefers this EltaMD formula over others for its gentle color-correcting effect.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “A new launch from EltaMD that is amazing”11:08–11:13
- “Love it for just everyday redness, but also post-procedure redness as well”11:10–11:19
- “It's 100% pure mineral great SPF coverage 50 that is broad spectrum protects against UVA and UVB”11:25–11:33
- “It's soothing, it's hydrating and it helps to offset that redness”11:33–11:38
- “It's lightweight”11:36–11:41
- “Doesn't leave any white cast”11:38–11:41
- “Contains zinc oxide along with centella ceramides and amino acids all to support your skin barrier”11:43–11:49
- “That green tint once it blends in is really lovely”11:49–11:52
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “The green is nice and it probably reduces the redness by about 20%”9:50–9:56
- “It's not really a thick green coverage, so it's not going to completely block out your redness”9:54–9:57
- “I do love the way it either strongly or subtly decreases the red hue in your skin”10:08–10:13
- “I still also like the EltaMD one the best”10:13–10:17
- Source: Top Sunscreens We Can't Live Without | Dermatologist Favorites - May 7, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
- “This is an off-white lotion with a slight tannish greenish tint. It looks white going on, but rubs in almost clear, leaving only the slightest white cast on me”22:40–22:47
- “It feels like a normal skin care lotion going on. It feels moisturizing, not tacky or sticky”
- “I put makeup on over this one and I was really wowed when I put the makeup on. Can I just say, EltaMD, you've outdone yourself on this one. Makeup goes on over this super beautifully. It looks smooth. It looks skin-like. It feels dry and set. I am so happy with it”23:14–23:26
- “Foundation goes on over this so beautifully. It almost acts like a primer”23:26–23:37
- “At the 8-hour check-in, I was not as excited about it anymore. The foundation was very worn off everywhere and it felt so drying throughout the day. And throughout the day, I thought my skin looked very textured every time I saw myself and it was modeled on my forehead and giving polka dot pores everywhere else”23:48–24:02
- “As a standalone sunscreen, I'm giving this a three out of five because it was so drying throughout the day. with makeup. Three out of five because it didn't look terrible at the end of the day, but it didn't look great either”24:14–24:24
- Source: I tried $500 worth of new mineral sunscreens - May 15, 2026
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 3.9 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Redness / rosacea (2)
- Features
- No white cast (1) · Hydrating (2)
- ⚠ can feel drying / tight (1)
- ⚠ doesn't last / fades through the day (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- sunscreen
- Finish
- natural
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Zinc Oxide, AAComplex Barrier Repair Technology, Centella Asiatica, Ceramide Blend
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