EWG rating for E.l.f. Whoa Glow Sunscreen + Makeup Primer, Sunbeam, SPF 30 | EWG's Guide to Sunscreens (2024)

FAQs

Is elf sunscreen chemical or physical? ›

This is a chemical sunscreen. and it's one of those clear gel.

Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, which blocks 97% of the sun's UVB rays. Higher-number SPFs block slightly more of the sun's UVB rays, but no sunscreen can block 100% of the sun's UVB rays.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations. Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays.

The Elf Sun Touchable Sunscreen. is a silicone based sunscreen that blurs the skin, adds a nice glow. It's invisible and acts as a really great makeup primer.

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free from phthalates, parabens,nonylphenol ethoxylates,triclosan, triclocarban,and hydroquinone. All skincareis also free from sulfates.

UV Clear SPF 46 Face Sunscreen

EltaMD's UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is a go-to for Tiffany J. Libby, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and the director of Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery at Brown Dermatology in East Providence, R.I.

Mineral sunscreen may be your safest bet, though it's a hotly debated topic in the research community. The two ingredients often found in mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are marked "GRASE" (generally regarded as safe and effective) by the Food and Drug Administration.

Most experts recommend an SPF of at least 30 for most people and most climates. “There's no harm in going higher, though,” especially if your skin burns easily or you have sun-exposure allergies, said Dr. Vinod Nambudiri, a dermatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

The e.l.f. Holy Hydration face cream SPF 30 does not claim non-comedogenic.

Where is Elf makeup made in? ›

At e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (“e.l.f.” or the “Company”), all of our products are manufactured by third-party suppliers, primarily in China.

Everyone, regardless of age, gender or race, should use sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. But what's in your sunscreen may be just as important as the SPF number. While SPF 85 sounds like it offers more protection, higher SPF numbers can be misleading.

A: Yes, this does contain silicone.

You can usually determine the type of sunscreen by looking at the consistency and packaging. Chemical sunscreens are typically less thick and more transparent, while physical sunscreens will list zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide in the ingredients.

Chemical sunscreen absorbs into the skin and then absorbs UV rays, converts the rays into heat, and releases them from the body. The active ingredients in chemical sunscreens include avobenzone, octinoxate and oxybenzone. Physical sunblock sits on top of the skin and reflects the sun's rays.

But not just any sunscreen — it's the Suntouchable! Invisible SPF 35. As its name suggests, it's sheer upon application, meaning it blends into skin seamlessly without leaving behind the dreaded white cast of sunscreens past. And if there's one thing that deters people from wearing sunscreen, it's that white cast.