The *One* Product Dermatologists Recommend Using Over Foundation Gives You the Perfect 'Dewy Golden Glow'

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When it comes to understanding which products are truly good for your skin, there’s no better expert than a dermatologist. While everyone has their own preferences over which skincare brands they like, there is one that’s constantly mentioned and recommended by dermatologists (even my own!): EltaMD. In case you aren’t familiar, the brand is very popular among dermatologists, social media, and celebs (Kyle Richards and Drew Barrymore have shouted out their products in the past), for their wide range of highly effective sun care products.

“I’m not affiliated with EltaMD but as a dermatologist, it’s one of my favorites and one I personally use,” Dr. Mary Alice Mina, dermatologist and host of the podcast The Skin Real, tells SheKnows. “I find the sunscreen formulas to be non-greasy and rub in well — they have a great price point too! I’m a big fan of the spray mineral sunscreen as it’s lightweight and gives excellent coverage. I find they have a lot of options for different skin types from oily to normal to dry and tinted options as well. It’s definitely a ‘go-to’ for me!“

Speaking of tinted options, EltaMD’s UV Clear Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 46 is one product shoppers can’t get enough of. In fact, many have even stopped using foundation after discovering this sunscreen through their dermatologist’s recommendation. In a nutshell, it’s a lightweight tinted sunscreen that goes beyond your average sunscreen. It’s part skin protection, part makeup, and part skincare, thanks to ingredients like niacinamide to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and discoloration. The sunscreen also contains micronized zinc oxide to help protect against UVA and UVB rays, which of course, can be very damaging to the skin.

The EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is not only beloved and highly recommend by dermatologists, shoppers who’ve used it adore what it does for their skin. It’s no wonder the tinted sunscreen has over 14,600 perfect, five-star reviews on Amazon, which is not something you see everyday especially with a tinted sunscreen.

“My dermatologist — the one with BEAUTIFUL SKIN — recommended this!” wrote one reviewer. “I like the tint and how lightweight and fragrance-free this is. I wear this over most of my skincare serums and creams, but follow the sunscreen with moisturizer, per my dermatologist’s recommendation. I don’t even need a foundation — the tint is sheer but provides a nice color to my face … Love my dermatologist and love this sunscreen! Even on hot humid days, it’s very light but very effective.”

One shopper who called it their all-time favorite SPF wrote, “I am pale and need all the SPF. This is the only one I don’t mind wearing daily. It gives such a nice dewy golden glow and I no longer wear foundation, just this and concealer!”

Finally, if you dislike the heaviness of foundation, this tinted sunscreen is a must-get. According to numerous reviewers, it does such a great job at evening skin tone, it’s easily replaced their foundation. “I started using this 10 years ago after a dermatologist recommended post-procedure,” wrote one shopper. “It’s amazing and the tint works perfectly in place of foundation though not at all heavy. I just dust a little powder over it and it’s gorgeous. Best of all, it doesn’t sting eyes and I just love it.”

Ready to see what it can do for your skin? If you want to snag the EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, you can do so at EltaMD’s website or Amazon today.

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