Product Overview
A sheer, 100% mineral SPF mist for face and body that combines 14% zinc oxide with antioxidant support. Its air-powered 360-degree spray makes it easier to cover hard-to-reach areas while the white-to-clear formula blends without a visible cast.
Recommended For
All skin types seeking convenient daily face and body protection, including active lifestyles and hard-to-reach areas.
Texture and Experience
A lightweight, quick-drying mist with a sheer finish that absorbs within seconds.
Care Step
Protect SPF — final morning step for exposed face and body; reapply throughout the day as directed.
Key Ingredients
- 14% Zinc Oxide — mineral broad-spectrum UV filter
- Vitamins C and E — antioxidant support
- Aloe Vera, Coconut Fruit Extract and Glycerin — help maintain comfortable hydration
Conscious Formula
100% mineral UV filters, water resistant for up to 40 minutes, nonflammable and air-powered without chemical propellants.
Available Size
5 oz / 141 g
Professional Recommendation
UV AOX Mist is for the part of the day most people skip: the reapplication. It suits anyone who already puts sunscreen on in the morning but never gets around to a second layer over the shoulders, the back of the arms and legs, the ears or the part in the hair. The filters are 100% mineral, so it stays comfortable on skin that looks reactive or feels sensitive, and the sheer white-to-clear finish means you can use it on the body without the heavy feel of a lotion.
Within the EltaMD line-up this is the top-up and body option rather than the morning base. If you want a face sunscreen that sits under makeup all day, UV Clear SPF 46 or UV Daily SPF 40 is closer to that job; for swimming and long sessions in the water, UV Sport SPF 50+ is water resistant far longer than this mist's 40 minutes. When you apply it, shake the can, hold it a few inches from the skin and keep spraying until the surface looks evenly wet rather than lightly dusted — a quick pass is the most common reason a mist gives less protection than the label suggests. Smooth it in with your hand afterwards, and for the face, spray into your palm and pat it on instead of spraying toward your eyes.
Safety Information
Apply generously about 15 minutes before you go out in the sun, and reapply at least every two hours — and always right after swimming, towel drying or heavy sweating. Sunscreen belongs alongside shade, a hat and covering clothing rather than in place of them, so limit your time in direct sun where you can. Because this is an aerosol, do not spray it directly at the face: mist it into your palm and apply it by hand. Avoid inhaling the spray, use it in a well-ventilated space, and keep it away from heat and open flame. Keep it out of the eyes and rinse thoroughly with water if any gets in. Stop use if irritation appears, and store the can away from direct heat.
Not recommended for:
- Children under 6 months of age.
- Spraying directly at the face, into the eyes or near the mouth.
- Use in an enclosed, poorly ventilated space, or near heat or an open flame.
- Extended swimming or heavy sweating past the 40-minute water-resistance window without reapplying.
- Anyone sensitive to an ingredient listed on the label — read it before first use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it to refresh my sunscreen over makeup?
Yes, and that is the main reason to keep it in a bag. Close your eyes and mouth, hold the can roughly six inches away, and mist the face in a slow, even pass — the formula dries sheer and does not need to be rubbed in, so makeup stays where it is. Let it set for a few seconds before touching your face. If you prefer not to spray toward your face at all, mist into your palm and press it on; that works over makeup too, though it disturbs powder slightly more.
How much do I actually need to spray for it to count as protection?
Far more than most people use. Keep spraying each area until the skin looks visibly wet and glossy, not just misted, and give every zone a slow four-to-six-second pass rather than a quick sweep — then smooth it in with your hand. A light dusting looks like coverage but delivers a fraction of the SPF on the label. For the whole face and neck, expect to spend several seconds per side; for arms and shoulders, work one limb at a time so nothing is missed.
Is it safe to use on my face?
Yes, it is made for face and body. The one rule is direction: spray it into your palm and apply it by hand, or close your eyes and mouth completely if you mist the face directly. The 100% mineral filter base tends to sit comfortably on blemish-prone and redness-prone skin, and the finish is sheer enough that it does not leave an obvious cast on most skin tones.
How is it different from UV Sport SPF 50+?
Water resistance and intent. This mist is water resistant for up to 40 minutes and is built around convenience and easy reapplication; UV Sport SPF 50+ is a lotion made to stay put through swimming and sweat for a longer stretch. If your day involves the pool, the ocean or a long run, start with UV Sport and keep the mist for topping up dry skin afterwards.
Can I spray it over my scalp and hair part?
Yes — the air-powered can works at any angle, which makes the part in the hair, the ears and the back of the neck much easier to reach than they are with a lotion. Section the hair, spray along the part until it looks wet, and repeat every two hours outdoors. It is one of the few spots where a mist genuinely does the job better than a cream.
Pairs Well With
- EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46: a lightweight morning base for the face, with the mist handling midday top-ups.
- EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+: longer water resistance for swimming and sport days.
- EltaMD UV Lip Balm SPF 36: covers the lips, which a face and body mist should never be sprayed onto.
- Body care at our West Palm Beach spa: professional body treatments that pair well with consistent daily protection.
- Explore the full EltaMD collection.