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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, plus ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, designed to protect while hydrating the skin.

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

66%

Mixed

7 experts · Strong agreement
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4Approved
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What the gurus are saying

This sunscreen leaves a noticeably dewy, moisturizing finish that works particularly well for dry or sensitive skin, but the white cast is pronounced, especially on darker skin tones. Gurus praise the hydrating formula and lack of irritation around the eyes; however, those with oily skin or deeper complexions may find it cakey and hard to blend. It's not water-resistant, so it suits daily indoor and light outdoor use best. Apply generously to get the SPF protection on the label.
Synthesized from 7 expert reviews · most recent take June 2026
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What the gurus are saying.

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~Approved
"CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is also lightweight for mineral formula, but the feel in the skin is very different. Where Cetaphil sunscreen disappears into the skin, this one leaves that soft, dewy finish that feels really moisturizing. The ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid are doing real work here. It wears more like a moisturizer with SPF built in than your traditional sunscreen. For dry skin, that's a real advantage. It simplifies the morning routine because it adds hydration at the same time as your SPF. For oily or acne-prone skin, it could feel a little heavy, especially in humid weather. SPF 30 blocks about 97% of UVB rays. If you're indoors mostly, really 97% SPF 30 doesn't make a big difference. If you're managing active sun damage, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or you spend a lot of times outside, go for SPF 50 Cetaphil. The key ingredients are the zinc oxide and titanium oxide, as well as ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid."
~Skip
"Their hydrating mineral sunscreens have traditionally been so disappointing, especially for those who are skin of color or even fair skin individuals had problems with the white cast."
~Approved
"CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a great alternative if you find that one to leave more of a white cast, or if you're looking for just a good mineral sunscreen to use on a daily basis. This one is going to be more hydrating, 100% pure mineral, also fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin, rosacea prone skin, as well as kids and babies. It's got a more moisturizing formula. A lot of mineral pure mineral sunscreens tend to feel a little more drying or cakey on the skin. This one doesn't, I think because of the other ingredients in it, so it's more hydrating. From my personal experience and feedback I've gotten from my patients, comparing this one to another, the CeraVe one is less likely to leave a white cast. I do find it a little bit more elegant. The downside is that it is not water resistant, so it's going to be more suitable for daily use. It's great if you even have acne prone skin. It's not comedogenic, but does leave a little bit more of a dewy finish. So, great to use alone or under makeup."
~Mixed
"I love the ingredients list on it it has titanium dioxide at 9% zinc oxide at 7% plus water and glycerin it has a very low percentage niacinamide which is fine looks at about less than 1% and ceramides the downside is it's incredibly white on skin of color so even though on the ingredients side I would give this a healthy seven or eight out of 10 for the white cast alone it would drop significantly because I didn't really make it with skin of color in mind it's okay but very white and hard to rub in."
~Approved
"I love the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. When people ask what the best sunscreen is to use, I tell them the one that you're willing to use every day."
~Approved
"For this routine my personal pick is the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in the tinted version, though this also comes in a non-tinted version. I really love this sunscreen option for this routine because it has ceramides in it, it has niacinamide in it, and the SPF in this one is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, so a very good, well balanced, well formulated sunscreen that is going to complement a Skin Barrier reset routine just beautifully. One of my key reminders is to make sure you use enough sunscreen to get the SPF on the label, so either put a couple layers on or put a lot on to begin with."
~Mixed
"CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen is super moisturizing but it's casty, I'm not gonna pretend it's not. However, this is a good option for those of you who find that sunscreens burn or sting around the eyes. Mineral only sunscreens are great to use around the eyes because they're super casty but around the eye it's not so noticeable, especially if you wear eye makeup over it."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, plus ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, designed to protect while hydrating the skin.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Guru Score?

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 best for?

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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