Evidence comparison

EltaMD UV Clear Tinted vs La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted

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2026-07-294 min read

Evidence boundary: both products are currently community dossiers. The table below contains canonical product facts and brand-listed shade counts, not a claim that Best Tinted Sunscreen completed a side-by-side wear test.

Hybrid SPF 46 versus mineral SPF 50, compared on filters, shade count, finish, and water-resistance claims.

EltaMD

UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

SPF 46 · Matte, invisible · 1 brand-listed shades

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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50

SPF 50 · Matte, soft · 4 brand-listed shades

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Canonical side-by-side facts

Fact	EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46	La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50
Price shown in dossier	$47	$39.99
Labeled SPF	SPF 46	SPF 50
Filter class	hybrid	mineral
Tint	tinted	tinted
Brand-listed shades	1	4
Finish	Matte, invisible	Matte, soft
Best-fit shorthand	Acne-prone, rosacea, sensitive	All skin types, 4 shades
Evidence status	community only	community only
Formula status	active	active

How to make the choice

Choose EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 when acne-prone, rosacea, sensitive and a matte, invisible finish match the job.
Choose La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 when all skin types, 4 shades and a matte, soft finish are the stronger fit.
Do not infer shade fit from the brand-listed count. Open each dossier to see the exact tested-shade limitation.
If a formula is retired or availability is unverified, treat the merchant section as historical or incomplete rather than a buying recommendation.

Comparison verdict

EltaMD is the hybrid, single-tint option; La Roche-Posay is the mineral option with four brand-listed shades and a 40-minute water-resistance claim.

After the verdict