CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 30
SPF 30 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Tinted mineral with ceramides, salicylic acid (low conc), PEG-30 present. Iron oxides reduce white cast on medium tones.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1194 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted mineral with ceramides, salicylic acid (low conc), PEG-30 present. Iron oxides reduce white cast on medium tones.
01 The score breakdown
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
A US tinted mineral lotion built on 5.5% titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with ceramide NP/AP/EOP, niacinamide, and iron oxides. SPF 30 caps UVB protection and a low-concentration salicylic acid adds a mild exfoliating note.
Pros
- Fragrance-free with no denatured alcohol
- Triple ceramide complex with cholesterol
- Iron oxides reduce white cast on medium tones
- Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate in the base
- Tinted finish suited to everyday wear
Cons
- SPF 30 limits UVB ceiling vs SPF 50 options
- US filter set with no UVA-PF rating disclosed
- Salicylic acid may not suit very reactive skin
- PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate present
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a fragrance-free, ceramide-rich tinted mineral lotion for medium skin tones who do not need SPF 50.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Titanium Dioxide 5.5%, Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Isohexadecane·Isononyl Isononanoate·Dicaprylyl Ether·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Triethylhexanoin·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer·Triethanolamine·Silica·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Stearic Acid· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. ·Carbomer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Behentrimonium Methosulfate·Sodium Chloride·Salicylic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate·Cholesterol·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina·Aluminum Hydroxide·Iron Oxides·Phenoxyethanol·P-anisic Acid·Chlorphenesin· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Disodium Edta·Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Propylene Carbonate·Citric Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Capryloyl Salicylic Acid·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Xanthan Gum·Phytosphingosine·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide 5.5%, Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.