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Summer may be over but UV rays persist so it’s important to stock up on a good facial sunscreen to help ward off the damaging effects of the sun. One of the most popular sunscreen brands on the market right now is EltaMd — a brand beloved by both celebrities and dermatologists alike.

Drew Barrymore, for one, has been a longtime fan of the cult-favorite UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 and even gave it a shoutout on her Instagram, saying, “I break out from almost every sunblock… It’s always been a crappy toss-up. Then I found this.”

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So what’s to love? The bestselling EltaMd sunscreen, which is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, is a standout sunscreen for acne-prone skin, thanks to its non-comedogenic formulation. It includes both mineral and chemical blockers, which provides a hefty dose of protection from sun exposure as well as free radicals from environmental pollutants. Additionally, hyaluronic acid (a hydrating must-have) infuses the skin with long-lasting moisture.

What we like: in our experience, you can even wear the EltaMD sunscreen as a lightweight moisturizer if your skin is especially oily, or it can be layered over a moisturizer for dry skin. Also available in a tinted SPF formula, which easily blends to a transparent finish on darker complexions, you can wear it as an alternative to heavy makeup during the summer, ensuring you have an even, dewy base without compromising on skin protection.

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Tester reviews echo Barrymore’s praises, with more than 17,000 five-star Amazon ratings from shoppers that rave over how well the lightweight formula performs under make-up. One wrote, “I have been using this for years and every time I try something new, I immediately regret not sticking to this. It is absolutely amazing. There’s no oily feeling and it’s lightweight and silky — the perfect sunscreen.”

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EltaMd UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

Amazon Rating: 4.5/5 stars

$42

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Price upon publish date of this article: $42

Barrymore (and stars like Andy Cohen) love EltaMD products and we do too. Here are some of the other EltaMD products we’ve used and tested over the years. What we like: the below products are all available in subtle tints, that help to blur imperfections and smooth out skin, without clogging pores or feeling too heavy.

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EltaMd UV AOX Eye Broad-Spectrum SPF 30

Amazon rating: 4/5 stars

$50.00

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Price upon publish date of this article: $50

EltaMd UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

$46

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Price upon publish date of this article: $46

EltaMd UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen – Tinted

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

$46

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Price upon publish date of this article: $46

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Fernando Snellings is a contributing beauty and fashion writer for WWD. An alumni of the School of Visual Arts, Snellings has worked in various roles in the fashion industry for several years. As a freelance writer, he actively keeps his finger on the pulse on the latest fashion and beauty trends, including secret sales from popular brands like EltaMD.

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