tldr; Reddit highly praises EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 as a 'holy grail' sunscreen that prevents breakouts and helps with dark spots, despite its higher price point.
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“I recommend the eltamd sunscreen - but also I’d recommend oil cleansing at night to make sure you’re washing all of it off! In the past through trial and error I thought certain products were breaking me out but turns out I wasn’t cleansing thoroughly enough which led to some pore congestion.”
“cystic acne + moisturizer sensitivity is such a frustrating combo. i have PCOS too and found that gel-cream textures work better than rich creams. the elta MD UV Clear has 5% niacinamide already - maybe you don't need more? if you want additional niacinamide, try a lightweight gel moisturizer with zinc that layers well under sunscreen. apply to damp skin to combat dryness without heaviness. also, consider that breakouts might be from something else in the formulas (certain fatty alcohols or emulsifiers) rather than the niacinamide itself. took me forever to find my HG but it's out there!”
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125 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026