EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 1.7 oz pump bottle
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EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

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Size: 1.7 oz

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Restorative Mineral SPF
Protect And Repair The Look
Suited for:
Skin with existing sun damage and discoloration
Target concerns:
Sun damage, dark spots, rough texture, fine lines
Benefits:
Protects, smooths, brightens, softens lines
When to use:
Every morning, reapply every 2 hours

DESCRIPTION

EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 is a 100% mineral sunscreen made for skin that already carries sun damage. Alongside 15% zinc oxide and 2% titanium dioxide, it pairs ginger root extract and saccharide isomerate with vitamins C and E to help improve smoothness, soften the look of dark spots, and reduce the appearance of fine lines — while defending against UV, infrared, and high-energy visible light.

Key ingredients

  • Zinc Oxide — reflects and scatters UVA and UVB rays
  • Ginger Root Extract — improves the look of tone, texture, and discoloration
  • Saccharide Isomerate — minimizes the appearance of pollution-related dark spots and soothes irritation
  • Squalane — restores the skin's natural moisture and suppleness

How to use

Apply liberally to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

Dye-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, noncomedogenic. 1.7 oz

  • 100% Mineral
  • Ginger Root Extract
  • Beyond UV Defense
  • Antioxidant Support
  • Comfortable Finish
  • Clean Formula

PRODUCT DETAILS

How to use

Step 1: Complete your morning routine, letting serums and moisturizer absorb fully.
Step 2: Apply UV Restore liberally to the face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use roughly a nickel-sized amount for the face alone.
Step 3: Reapply at least every 2 hours, and more often with extended time outdoors.
Step 4: Switch to a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

Sun protection measures: spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures, including limiting time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses. For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15%, Titanium Dioxide 2%.

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Lecithin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Dye-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free and noncomedogenic. The complete ingredient list is printed on the carton and may be updated by the manufacturer, so please refer to your packaging.
Ideal for these Concerns: Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Sensitive Skin, Sun Damage & Environmental Defense
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    EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

    EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 1.7 oz pump bottle

    How to use

    Step 1: Complete your morning routine, letting serums and moisturizer absorb fully.
    Step 2: Apply UV Restore liberally to the face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use roughly a nickel-sized amount for the face alone.
    Step 3: Reapply at least every 2 hours, and more often with extended time outdoors.
    Step 4: Switch to a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

    Sun protection measures: spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures, including limiting time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses. For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

    Ingredients

    Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15%, Titanium Dioxide 2%.

    Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Lecithin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

    Dye-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free and noncomedogenic. The complete ingredient list is printed on the carton and may be updated by the manufacturer, so please refer to your packaging.
    Protection That Works Backwards
    Why You'll Love It
    A daily mineral SPF that guards against new damage while actively improving the look of the damage already there.

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    • EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 1.7 oz pump bottle

      100% Mineral

      15% zinc oxide and 2% titanium dioxide reflect and scatter UVA and UVB with no chemical filters.
    • Saccharide isomerate ingredient graphic for EltaMD UV Restore SPF 40

      Ginger Root Extract

      Zingiber officinale extract helps improve the look of tone, texture and discoloration over time.
    • EltaMD UV Restore SPF 40 product benefits and application graphic

      Beyond UV Defense

      Formulated to defend against infrared and high-energy visible light as well as UVA and UVB rays.
    • EltaMD mineral sunscreen product information

      Antioxidant Support

      Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and tocopheryl acetate add vitamin C and E antioxidant defense under the mineral shield.
    • EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 1.7 oz pump bottle

      Comfortable Finish

      Squalane restores natural moisture and suppleness, so a mineral formula never feels chalky or drying.
    • Saccharide isomerate ingredient graphic for EltaMD UV Restore SPF 40

      Clean Formula

      Dye-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free and noncomedogenic, so it layers cleanly under makeup.
    Mineral Shield
    Key Ingredients

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    • Zinc Oxide 15%
      Mineral Protection
      Zinc oxide sits on the surface and reflects and scatters both UVA and UVB rays. Paired here with 2% titanium dioxide for a 100% mineral active system, which is why this formula suits sensitive, reactive and post-procedure skin that does not tolerate chemical filters.
    • Ginger Root Extract
      Tone And Texture
      Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract is the ingredient that makes this a restorative sunscreen rather than a purely protective one. It works to improve the look of tone, texture and discoloration on skin that already shows the effects of sun exposure.
    • Saccharide Isomerate
      Pollution Defense
      A carbohydrate complex that binds to the skin for long-lasting hydration while helping minimize the appearance of pollution-related dark spots and soothing the look of irritation. Squalane works alongside it to restore natural moisture and suppleness.

    Need to Know

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is UV Restore different from UV Clear?
    UV Clear is built for blemish-prone and sensitive skin. UV Restore is 100% mineral and is aimed squarely at skin that already carries visible sun damage, using ginger root extract, saccharide isomerate and vitamins C and E to work on the look of tone, texture and dark spots while it protects.
    Will a 100% mineral formula leave a white cast?
    The untinted version can leave a light cast on deeper skin tones, as any zinc-based sunscreen can. Squalane keeps the finish comfortable rather than chalky, but if you want a sunscreen that disappears completely and evens tone on contact, choose UV Restore Tinted instead.
    Is it suitable after a peel, laser or microneedling?
    Mineral-only formulas are generally the preferred choice once your provider clears you to resume sun protection, because there are no chemical filters to sting freshly treated skin. Always follow the specific post-care instructions you were given, and keep treated areas out of direct sun regardless of what you are wearing.
    How much should I use and how often?
    Apply liberally to face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. Most people under-apply sunscreen, so aim for roughly a nickel-sized amount for the face alone. Reapply at least every two hours, and more often if you are outdoors. This formula is not water resistant, so switch to a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or heavy sweating.
    Can it replace my moisturizer?
    For normal to combination skin, the squalane and saccharide isomerate often make it hydrating enough to wear on its own in warmer months. If your skin is dry, keep your moisturizer and let it absorb fully before applying sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine.

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