Is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 fungal acne safe?
Based on its published ingredient list, EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is best avoided for fungal-acne-prone skin. It contains 2 ingredients on the fungal-acne watchlist: Oleth-3 Phosphate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether.
Flagged ingredients
Safer swaps
Fungal-acne-safe alternatives for the flagged ingredients above:
Full ingredient breakdown
- PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherAvoid
- Oleth-3 PhosphateAvoid
- OctinoxateSafe
- Zinc OxideSafe
- WaterSafe
- CyclopentasiloxaneSafe
- NiacinamideSafe
- Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateSafe
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSafe
- Butylene GlycolSafe
- PhenoxyethanolSafe
- PolyisobuteneSafe
- TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSafe
- Tocopheryl AcetateSafe
- Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateSafe
- Lactic AcidSafe
- Sodium HyaluronateSafe
- Phosphoric AcidSafe
Based on the published ingredient list for EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 as of September 2026 (US formulation).Formulations change and vary by region, so scan your actual product to confirm.
Frequently asked questions
Is EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 fungal acne safe?
Based on its published ingredient list, EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is best avoided for fungal-acne-prone skin. It contains 2 ingredients on the fungal-acne watchlist: Oleth-3 Phosphate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether.
Which ingredients in UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 can trigger fungal acne?
On the fungal-acne watchlist: Oleth-3 Phosphate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether. Phosphate ester of Oleth-3; the oleyl (C18:1) chain and low 3-EO ethoxylation are unchanged by phosphorylation. Follows Oleth-3. Other ingredients in the product may be perfectly fine; it is the presence of any trigger that sets the overall verdict.
Can I use UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 if I have fungal acne?
That is a personal call, and tolerance varies. This page reflects a published ingredient list snapshot, not your specific bottle, and it is informational rather than medical advice. The most reliable check is to scan your actual product with Fungalscan, since formulations change and vary by region.
Browse the product checks index, the ingredient index, or read the trigger list and safer swaps.
Informational only, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a product endorsement. Verdicts reflect a published ingredient list snapshot and malassezia lipid research, not a guarantee for your skin or your specific product. Always patch test and consult a qualified clinician.