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EltaMD’s favorite formulas have had no shortage of Internet buzz. After all, Bravo King Andy Cohen stripped down a few years ago to promote his favorite sunscreen brand during National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In April 2026, EltaMD, always known as the #1 dermatologist-recommended sunscreen brand, launches its newest product yet, a first-of-its-kind formula for acne-prone skin.
UV Clear Blemish-Prone & Oil Balancing SPF 50 is EltaMD’s treatment-focused innovation made for acne that goes beyond just protecting skin—it corrects it. The brand worked alongside dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and other skin experts to truly reformulate the capabilities of sunscreen, creating a suncare product that doubles as an active treatment step for oily and blemish-prone skin.
The innovative new facial sunscreen retails for $49 at EltaMD.com and is designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing daily skincare ritual. With a light, breathable, non-greasy texture that applies well under makeup (or alone), the product is designed to “look like nothing”, absorbing quickly into the skin with a sheer, natural finish.
EltaMD UV Clear blemish-prone and oil-balancing SPF 50
For oily, acne-prone and combination skin.
Clinically tested on acne-prone skin, EltaMD Blemish Prevention & Oil Balancing Factor was found to reduce visible blemishes by 65 percent, reduce visible oil and shine by 61 percent and reduce visible pore size by 25 percent. The brand recommends applying liberally to the face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapplying at least every two hours.
The latest EltaMD launch joins the brand’s range of best-selling medical skin products, with a deep focus on suncare as skincare. EltaMD’s most popular category, facial sunscreen, is available in tinted, non-tinted and color-correcting varieties, with formulations to suit all skin types.
Other categories include full-body sunscreen, cleansers, moisturizers, post-process products and serums. To help customers customize inventory to fit their personal needs, the website allows shoppers to sort by skin type, key ingredients and skin concerns (i.e. acne-prone/discoloration, dryness/aging and sensitivity/redness).
As of April 13, EltaMD UV Clear Blemish-Prone & Oil Balancing SPF 50 is available for purchase online at EltaMD.com.
