In the skincare world, there are few sunscreens that reach “legendary” status. Neutrogena and La Roche-Posay are ubiquitous for a reason, but if you’re searching for something that’s earned myriad celebrity stamps of approval, EltaMD’s line of celebrity-favored SPFs can’t be beat.
The brand’s most recent celebrity endorsements come via Brooke Shields, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber (EltaMD has the range). Shields revealed to Elle in late May that she was diagnosed with actinic keratinosis, which skincancer.org classifies as the most common precancerous diagnosis caused by long-term exposure to UV rays. Scary, and what Shields describes as the result of slacking on sunscreen throughout her youth — something that no longer slides.
“I do use sunscreen now, every day – even in the winter,” she said. “I’m a long-time user of the EltaMD sunscreen line. I always apply in the morning and one time during the day. I even use a thin layer before putting it on my foundation.” That passion is echoed by Jenner, who told Vogue in November that she wears EltaMD’s UV Clear sunscreen everyday, mixed with SkinCeuticals’ C E Ferulic serum.
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Along with accolades from Shields and Jenner, Bieber says she doesn’t leave the house without coating her face in the tinted version of the brand’s SPF.
“It’s an absolute must for me. I know for a fact it’s the biggest anti-aging step I can take at my age right now, so it’s super important,” Bieber explained to Elle in March. “A lot of sunscreens make my skin breakout, and this one has been my holy grail.”
No wonder the formula earns the top spot as Amazon’s best-selling facial sunscreen, and 16,000+ five-star ratings from shoppers across the age and shade spectrums. Also 20 percent off is EltaMD’s UV Sheer Face Sunscreen, while the brand’s Skin Recovery Serum, Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer, and Skin Recovery Toner are 30 percent off for Prime members.
The sunscreen upholds the brand’s good name, according to shoppers, as do the latter — we’d expect nothing less from the dermatologist-developed formulas. The Recovery Serum in particular wins praise for toning down redness and hydrating mature skin with its hyaluronic acid, since shoppers write that their skin “slurps it in.” Soft, smooth skin is left in its wake, a feat that the coordinating Light Moisturizer locks in with moisturizing squalane, panthenol, and vitamin E.
Shoppers say the Skin Recovery Toner, meanwhile, is unparalleled for Swiffering away dead skin without leaving your face dry and tight. Red, “angry-looking” blotches quickly dissipate, the toner calming down sensitive skin with its fragrance and sensitizer-free recipe. It feels like water, one person says, but the hydration lasts to leave your skin feeling fresh, but not coated. In a phrase, made for hot, sticky summer days.
Kassy Rose Makeup Artistry 
Hello Kassy,
Such a great coincidence, the other day I was wondering how these celebrities apply sunscreen or what brand, their makeup looks flawless all the time. For me, I use budget-friendly Neutrogena sunscreen. But honestly, it makes my skin very oily. So thank you so much for your post.
Thank you.
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