Best Skin Sun Protection
EltaMD Skin Care is committed to helping you have great skin for life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I started using it in conjunction with this new sulfur based facial mask TreeActiv Anti Acne & Rosacea Treatment Sulfur Mask Plus Rhassoul, Bentonite Clay Mask with Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera - Refreshing Lemon Scent (1 Jar) (8 Oz) that has really been rocking out on my skin and clearing it up. Basically I use the mask as an exfoliator, which clears up my acne, reduces redness, and brightens my skin, then I use this TreeActiv+ Tea Tree Oil Acne Solution for Advanced Acne Treatment - All Natural Acne Spot Treatment - Blemishes Gone or Your Money Back!"
"I emailed EltaMD regarding the validity of the product, here is their response as of yesterday, 9/22/15. I give it 3 stars because of my skepticism, but I love the product I have received, assuming it's legitimate."
"Delivery: I gave this product three stars because some of the contents of the bottle were inside of the cap. Product: Now let's talk about the fun part: Elta MD's clear sunscreen with niacinamide! When it's time to reapply I first press drops of grapeseed oil on dry patches on my skin and let that sink in."
"Unfortunately, this product was a bit drying and did not provide any moisture; it worked best with a moisturizer applied first - then applying this cream."
"I've been using this sunscreen for 2 years and up until this purchase has had good experiences with Amazon sellers."
"I was very disappointed to find out the Elta MD skincare product I had purchased was fake according to my dermatologist."
"This is 2nd time that the pump does not work."
This sunscreen is formulated with clinically-proven Helioplex, an advanced sunscreen technology with superior broad-spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin-burning UVB rays. Helioplex Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As an African American, it's hard finding a high SPF sunscreen that doesn't make my dark skin look grey."
"I got it to protect a surgical scar while it finishes healing, and so far, so good!"
"Tip for Neutrogena, re-bottle this stuff in "masculine" packaging and market for dudes...watch the money roll in!"
"These two tubes did not last me and my boyfriend a week at the beach."
"It does not leave behind a white residue on your skin, although I have gotten a white residue on clothing before if I dressed too quickly after applying (waiting 5 minutes means no problem!)."
"I don’t like sunscreens that leave you with a greasy white cast and these are the perfect sunscreens."
"I love this sunscreen."
"I had a smiliar ultra sheer dry touch sunscreen, also by neutrogena but it was much lighter and easier to absorb than this one."
This facial moisturizer with SPF 30 nourishes with hydration to visibly reduce signs of aging for younger-looking skin. Daily moisturizer with SPF for younger-looking skin.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As a lover of Olay products, I got her this since it's super easy: Day Cream, Night Cream, and a Cleanser."
"An innovative improvement of a long loved collection products. P&G Olay - Mom and I are ready when you are!"
"Why would they add ingredients that burn the eyes - it’s for the face and you can’t apply this anywhere close to your eyes which are ON YOUR FACE!"
"Love it!"
"A treat for your skin."
"WONDERFUL moisturizer."
"This moisturizer feels heavenly."
"Don't know if it does what it says, but I like a moisturizer that isn't sticky or greasy and this is good."
Best Sunscreens
EltaMD Skin Care is committed to helping you have great skin for life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I started using it in conjunction with this new sulfur based facial mask TreeActiv Anti Acne & Rosacea Treatment Sulfur Mask Plus Rhassoul, Bentonite Clay Mask with Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera - Refreshing Lemon Scent (1 Jar) (8 Oz) that has really been rocking out on my skin and clearing it up. Basically I use the mask as an exfoliator, which clears up my acne, reduces redness, and brightens my skin, then I use this TreeActiv+ Tea Tree Oil Acne Solution for Advanced Acne Treatment - All Natural Acne Spot Treatment - Blemishes Gone or Your Money Back!"
"I emailed EltaMD regarding the validity of the product, here is their response as of yesterday, 9/22/15. I give it 3 stars because of my skepticism, but I love the product I have received, assuming it's legitimate."
"Unfortunately, this product was a bit drying and did not provide any moisture; it worked best with a moisturizer applied first - then applying this cream."
"It's calmed down recently but I started using this sunscreen two years ago when I had a lot more break outs. You can imagine that I was reticent to try a new kind but my mom thought the ingredients looked good and recommended it to me after getting a sample. Since I'm from the South and spend time in Central America, I know that a sunscreen is a daily necessity. So, while I would love Eltamd to make a bigger bottle of this stuff and at least offer a small discount, I'm hooked."
"I really hate the smell of sunscreen, the white sheen it always leaves, and it always ends up breaking me out, even if they say they're made for acne-prone skin."
"I've been using this sunscreen for 2 years and up until this purchase has had good experiences with Amazon sellers."
"I was very disappointed to find out the Elta MD skincare product I had purchased was fake according to my dermatologist."
"This is 2nd time that the pump does not work."
Best Baby Sun Protection
Our mineral- based SPF formulas provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and glides on smooth for effortless application. UVA + UVB protection & water resistant (80 minutes).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had to settle with a "moderately" hazardous sunscreen (per EWG) because all of the sunblocks I tried (non chemical) left me looking like a ghost no matter how much time and effort I took to rub in the lotion."
"Love this sunscreen - sprays easily, spreads easily on skin, nice light rose scent (not overpowering), and lasts several hours."
"best sunscreen."
"This is great sunscreen, we ordered and prefer the spray but received the lotion."
"I have extremely sensitive skin and am allergic to many of the chemicals in typical sunscreen."
"I did need to reapply on super sunny days or if we were in the water for extended (like more than 3-4 hours) periods of time, but with sunscreen, that's just common sense :)."
"Love this sunscreen for my 2 year old ."
"I knew that it was only "mineral-based," but wanted the pump spray action for easy application on my children, so decided to give it a try."
Best Facial Sunscreens
Helioplex Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As an African American, it's hard finding a high SPF sunscreen that doesn't make my dark skin look grey."
"I don’t like sunscreens that leave you with a greasy white cast and these are the perfect sunscreens."
"Applied this everyday before I got dressed on a recent 5-day trip to Mexico, including on my face prior to makeup application."
"However, we have found it will rub off onto other items such as car arm rests or other things up to 20 minutes after being applied."
"Worked very well for me to prevent sunburn and I like the feel of the lotion."
"This product works very well, and doesn't need to be reapplied too often."
"It blends very well when putting it on, absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any white cast at all."
"I do love the 30 SPF for everyday, and also just tried the 60+ for my face for the first time, now that product is great."
Best Lip Sunscreens
Lip Trip SPF 15, Pack of 12. Provides a physical block to sun, wind and extreme conditions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only lip balm I can use, eczema."
"This IS the ONLY "Chapstick" I use."
"Does feel funny when applied like some do."
"Very waxy, which means it takes a little warming up and application to get on but stays on a long time."
"Great product-maybe the best available.. Hard to find in retail stores anymore, The unit cost on this pack is much better than retail stores."
"My favorite lip balm & the only one I use."
Best After Sun Skin Care
EltaMD Skin Care is committed to helping you have great skin for life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I started using it in conjunction with this new sulfur based facial mask TreeActiv Anti Acne & Rosacea Treatment Sulfur Mask Plus Rhassoul, Bentonite Clay Mask with Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera - Refreshing Lemon Scent (1 Jar) (8 Oz) that has really been rocking out on my skin and clearing it up. Basically I use the mask as an exfoliator, which clears up my acne, reduces redness, and brightens my skin, then I use this TreeActiv+ Tea Tree Oil Acne Solution for Advanced Acne Treatment - All Natural Acne Spot Treatment - Blemishes Gone or Your Money Back!"
"I emailed EltaMD regarding the validity of the product, here is their response as of yesterday, 9/22/15. I give it 3 stars because of my skepticism, but I love the product I have received, assuming it's legitimate."
"Product has a pump dispenser, and it cannot be left in the heat or the plug at the bottom disintegrates, causing the not to work anymore."
"This product feels good. It doesn't do that when I don't use other products underneath it or let them absorb first."
"I run 5 days a week and I am usually coveted in zinc that stays white ( even tho package says clear) and it is like glue to get off after my run."
"I've been using this sunscreen for 2 years and up until this purchase has had good experiences with Amazon sellers."
"I was very disappointed to find out the Elta MD skincare product I had purchased was fake according to my dermatologist."
"This is 2nd time that the pump does not work."
Best Self-Tanners & Bronzers
Using three tanning agents – Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) boosted by DMI & Erythrulose – Fake Bake works with your own unique skin tone to produce a naturally-based darker pigmentation on your skin’s surface. Unique triple tan formula it contains tanning agents DHA, DMI and Erythrulose and is pleasantly fragranced with a tropical scent.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The color guard in combination with the mitt makes sure I get every single square inch of my body, no streaks. The natural solution I came up with was cutting down the straw to make it short enough to fit in the bottle and prevent leaks. If the mitt had velour on both sides, there would be risk for rubbing extra tanning solution in random places, most notably on your body where it can leave a streak. I highly recommend that every pale someone purchase a product called Xen Tan Blending Balm. Once you're done applying the tanner all over, including hands and feet, take your blending balm and go over your elbows, ankles, knuckles, sides of feet/hands, and wrists. UPDATE 7/25/2014: Xen Tan Blending Balm is almost impossible to find these days, but its first ingredient is petrolatum. UPDATE: September 27, 2012. After finishing a whole bottle of Fake Bake, I'm happy to report that the velour mitten is still in tact. Washing the mitten also prevents leftover solution from becoming reactivated and leaving darker splotches in random places during application. I opted to use Jergens the night before Carolina Cup a couple years back because I knew it would be rainy and I didn't want everyone and their momma noting how streaky my tan seemed to get in the drizzle. Fake Bake Flawless is also an ideal option for people who have never applied their own sunless tanner before, as it is basically idiot-proof. For those of you who want a longer lasting tan, with a more difficult application, I recommend Tanwise Lotion or Mousse. Tanwise is not a product for the faint of heart - it goes on VERY dark and stains your skin in streaks unless you blend QUICKLY. I went to Charleston recently and applied this the morning of a very long day of bar crawling, and my arms were still tan at work a whole week later. You can find Tanwise products here on Amazon or at a Sally Beauty supply near you - but remember, they are NOT easy to apply correctly. The Fake Bake Flawless is still my absolute favorite product for a quick, easy, pretty, coconut-scented tan. I like to apply the Tanwise mousse with the gloves and mitt from my Fake Bake kit and it always works perfectly."
"One of the best tips I can suggest is lightly rubbing lotion on areas where you may have dry skin (elbows, knees and wrists/knuckles) before applying. I use circular motions and just lightly buff the tanner onto my skin. If you're experiencing problems it's most likely user error and it will just require a little more practice but once you get the hang of it, it is a cinch!!!!!"
"I have been using different tanning products for years, everything from L'Oreal Sublime Bronze (which I was vaguely favorable to), MysticTan, VersaSpa (good in a crunch, but not at the eleventh hour), and Jergens Natural Glow. Especially in the traditional places where the lotions sink in too much and create the ever lovely bread-crust effect on the edges of the palms, between the fingers, nail beds, and don't even get me started on the feet! hahaha No really though... Glynis is dead on when she recommends that you trim the tube, I measured it by sight looking at how much would need to come off just to screw the cap down tightly. Don't risk having too much on your hands because this is a fast drying product (and trust me, that's a good thing!!). I tend to get a bit antsy and go too fast over my thighs, but that's how you can miss a spot... luckily, touch-ups are not hard with this formula! Because you don't want to wash off all the tanning lotion that you put on your hands, and then try and clean the glove. I thought buying a second product sucked but I was not exceptionally in to the whole idea of lines or splotches. The balm is like a wax, and you apply it after the tanner to blend the color, or before it to block it completely."
Best Tanning Oils
Coconut kisses' lavish hydration will drench your skin in coconut milk & coconut oil for an extreme softening and skin hydrating effect, while the intoxicating fragrance will make you dream of a day in paradise. Quad Tyrosine Blend + MelanoBronze - Stimulate and increase melanin formation to accelerate the tanning process.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"she always used to tan and i took after her as well, even though her being Polish she's pale, and my father being Mexican he's very dark, i took after HER! her and i have used many indoor lotions before and many of them, most of them actually.... were extremely expensive, every lotion $20+ for a little tube or so. it took me ONCE on a level 2 for 15 minutes to get this tan."
"Works great, smells weird to me."
"Decent lotion, Helps with color, Smells decent."
"This is way more floral than coconut."
"Works so good, and the smell is so amazing."
"Good quality."
"Love the smell during and after tanning!"
"Love the smell and so silky smooth."
Best Facial Self Tanners
NEW Unique Auto-Darkening Tan Technology delivers extreme dark bronze tanning results through its super luxurious silicone emulsion blend. 50X Auto Darkening Tan Technology delivers extreme dark bronze tanning results ; Extreme Silicone Emulsion Blend leaves your skin silky soft and smooth ; Experience stunning dark tan color and ultra moisturization that lasts all day!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Before I begin, a side note, if you have a scar that is less than a year old, cover it up when in the sun or it can keloid and/or warp the appearance. Here's the deal on tattoos and tanning: You shouldn't expose your tats to any sun source if you want to maintain their vibrancy and longevity. Here's my solution: I use an spf 70 (the Neutrogena "deodorant" stick kind) on my ink...yes even on my entire back piece."
"I made sure to use it a least a week before writing a fair review."
"Very silky and smooth."
"It has a browning bronzer that lightly tans you right away, and lasts for a few days."
"I like the fragrance of this lotion, it is sort of a light sweet vanilla scent."
"DOWNSIDE: When I received the product it had some of the lotion (which is a tan color) dried around the top of the bottle opening. Overall I recommend it, its definitely cheaper on here than stuff you get at a tanning salon that probably wont work as well."
"After that started fading in the past 3 weeks with fall starting, i thought id get back to fake baking to maintain a fall/winter tan. Great color results, Natural looking tan, not oompa-loompa."
"I have no problems with the price or prompt shipping of this product but am very disapointed in the tanning lotion."