For years, EltaMD was the dermatologist-approved sunscreen Canadians stocked up on. But if you’ve recently gone to reorder your favourite bottle and come up empty-handed, you’re not imagining things.
While EltaMD hasn’t gone out of business, the brand’s Canadian distribution came to an abrupt halt in July 2026, leaving dermatology clinics, medical spas and longtime fans searching for an alternative as existing inventory disappears.
The good news? You don’t have to compromise on your daily SPF.
One Canadian-made contender that’s quickly earning our attention is SkinEdition—a women-owned skincare brand developed by celebrity facialist Mirella Cardoso. Designed with dermatologist-grade ingredients and elegant, lightweight textures, the lineup closely mirrors many of EltaMD’s most-loved formulas while remaining readily available in Canada via The SkinGirls.
If you were devoted to EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46, SkinEdition’s The Matte Untinted is the closest match, pairing hybrid UV filters with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and a weightless finish that’s ideal for everyday wear. Fans of UV Clear Tinted will likely gravitate toward The Glow Tinted, while those who loved the all-mineral UV Elements and UV Physical formulas should look at The HA Tinted and The Glow Untinted, respectively.
Beyond the ingredient list, SkinEdition delivers the kind of cosmetic elegance that made EltaMD so beloved in the first place: formulas that disappear into the skin, layer beautifully under makeup and don’t leave behind a heavy or greasy finish.
Sometimes a cult favourite disappears. Thankfully, another standout is ready to take its place. If your EltaMD stash is finally running low, consider SkinEdition your new everyday SPF destination. —Noa Nichol
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