CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
by CeraVe · skin_care
Editor's Take
Punches above its weight with real barrier-repair ceramides and pore-clearing BHA, though you have to accept a purely synthetic petrochemical base to get those treatment benefits.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 4.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 6.9 / 10
The Verdict
This blend goes beyond basic sun protection by folding in active pore-clearing Salicylic Acid and a triple ceramide complex. It earns a High efficacy rating for delivering genuine barrier repair alongside a reliable mineral shield. The trade-off is the base itself, which leans heavily on conventional petrochemical solvents like Isohexadecane and synthetic emulsifiers rather than plant-derived alternatives. A smart drugstore pick if you want active skincare in your SPF and do not mind standard synthetic chemistry.
Full INCI list
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, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, P-Anisic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, 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