CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: a Guru Score of 77%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Breakouts and acne2 experts

“It goes on a little thicker, but it acts like a BB cream, helps hide blemishes, and gives a really nice finish.”

Skin barrier support2 experts

“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.”

The Budget Dermatologist, watch at 11:44

Dark spots and post-acne marks1 expert

“It helps with hyperpigmentation.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 14:44

Melasma1 expert

“They've also done a great job with their sheer tint SPF 30 that I use, and it's great for those with hyperpigmentation and melasma because you want iron oxides in your tinted sunscreen to block visible light.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 0:45

Redness1 expert

“It has a Skin Barrier supporting formula with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which [...] does a lot for anti-redness, anti-hyperpigmentation, anti-aging, and it's great for acne prone skin.”

Dr Dray, watch at 10:36

Rosacea1 expert

“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.”

Dr. Jenny Liu, watch at 11:51

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

✓Mixed

"It does leave a white cast on the skin, and that's the problem with this. Majority of the formulas on the shelves in America have been tested on Caucasian skin, and [...] our skin behaves very differently to the same formula. [...] The chemistry is right, with a good zinc oxide level and useful ceramides and niacinamide, but as a cosmetic formula it's not great for deeper skin tones."

All 2 takes from Dr. Vanita Rattan

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"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."

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"It does leave a white cast on the skin, and that's the problem with this. Majority of the formulas on the shelves in America have been tested on Caucasian skin, and [...] our skin behaves very differently to the same formula. [...] The chemistry is right, with a good zinc oxide level and useful ceramides and niacinamide, but as a cosmetic formula it's not great for deeper skin tones."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"This one from CeraVe is going to be the least expensive. This is a drugstore product. It comes in a couple of different shades. I think it comes in three shades. On me, it tends to stay a little bit damp feeling, a little bit oily feeling. It doesn't absorb in as well as it will for people with drier skin, but I have a friend with super dry skin who uses this every day as her everyday like go-to no makeup makeup look, and it looks beautiful on her skin. It doesn't feel wet or oily."

All 2 takes from HotandFlashy

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"This was the winner in my 2020 video. [...] So many people who wrote in afterwards said they tried it and it was their Holy Grail, magical perfect sunscreen. I [...] actually gave it to a friend of mine who has super dry skin and she loves this sunscreen. I think it's the sunscreen that finally converted her over to wearing sunscreen every day. It does only come in one tint. The tint match my skin tone very well so people around my shade could wear it."

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"This one from CeraVe is going to be the least expensive. This is a drugstore product. It comes in a couple of different shades. I think it comes in three shades. On me, it tends to stay a little bit damp feeling, a little bit oily feeling. It doesn't absorb in as well as it will for people with drier skin, but I have a friend with super dry skin who uses this every day as her everyday like go-to no makeup makeup look, and it looks beautiful on her skin. It doesn't feel wet or oily."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

723k subs

✓Yay

"Patients have told me CeraVe's Sheer Tint SPF 30 isn't always the right tint for them, [...] but it's the sunscreen I personally travel with all the time, it just matches my skin tone so well. It goes on a little thicker, but it acts like a BB cream, helps hide blemishes, and gives a really nice finish. It doesn't feel heavy, blends in very well, and is very hydrating. Good job to CeraVe for being a great drugstore brand, and I believe they might be coming out with different shades as well."

All 8 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"CeraVe has done a good job with other sunscreens like their sheer hydrating sunscreen, which is a hybrid mineral and chemical UV filter based sunscreen. [...] They've also done a great job with their sheer tint SPF 30 that I use, and it's great for those with hyperpigmentation and melasma because you want iron oxides in your tinted sunscreen to block visible light. [...] Their hydrating sheer sunscreen that's hybrid is great for face and body and it's water resistant."

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"I use the CeraVe Sheer Tint SPF 30 a lot. I bring in the little samples with me traveling and it's a great tint that matches my skin tone really well, so I like that one a lot."

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"CeraVe's hydrating SPF 30 and SPF 50 really give you a shocking white cast."

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"I also use CeraVe's sheer tint SPF 30, very nice one that kind of will help hide some blemishes as well. Before going into clinic, especially when my skin's a little red in areas, I will put a tinted sunscreen over that to help hide that redness. My patients might still see a little peak of red going through the tint, but it is very nice and soothing. I think it's a sunscreen over it that's gentle. CeraVe does a great job with their sheer tint."

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"CeraVe does make SPF 30 and 50 all mineral sunscreens but they have quite an impressive white cast. [...] I do not use that on my face, it's more for my body. If I'm going to go out, I like the sheer tint SPF 30 by CeraVe for my face. If you want something mineral based and if you have hyperpigmentation, go for their tinted sunscreen. I think it's a great tint, it matches my skin tone very well, so I use that one a lot and it's quite affordable."

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"I've talked about that in the channel look at my other tinted sunscreen videos on the channel but in general I say CeraVe their hydrating sheer tint SPF 30 is one of my favorites"

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"The one I'm using a lot would be CeraVe's tinted sunscreen, their SPF 30 Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen. It helps with hyperpigmentation."

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"Patients have told me CeraVe's Sheer Tint SPF 30 isn't always the right tint for them, [...] but it's the sunscreen I personally travel with all the time, it just matches my skin tone so well. It goes on a little thicker, but it acts like a BB cream, helps hide blemishes, and gives a really nice finish. It doesn't feel heavy, blends in very well, and is very hydrating. Good job to CeraVe for being a great drugstore brand, and I believe they might be coming out with different shades as well."

April Basi

72k subs

✓Yay

"CeraVe Hydrating Mineral SPF is one of the SPFs I love the formulation of for dry skin. I find that it sits better on dry skin and doesn't leave your skin feeling stripped."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"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."

Doctorly

3.59M subs

✓Yay

"If you're looking for a tinted sunscreen then I would go with the mineral Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Yay

"I picked up a sarra facial moisturizing sunscreen uh with the European filters in it"

Dr. Mamina

283k subs

✓Yay

"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."

The Budget Dermatologist

725k subs

✓Yay

"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."

All 2 takes from The Budget Dermatologist

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"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."

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"I love this one by CeraVe, it's their hydrating mineral sunscreen. There is also a tinted version of this."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Mixed

"I'm going to come in with the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 today. [...] I don't like the packaging, I wish it were in a pump because when I squeeze the tube I feel like it's going to shoot out all over the place. [...] This one has a hint of a sunscreen smell that is very similar to Coppertone sunscreens. [...] This is a hybrid sunscreen so you get a little bit of a cast but honestly it's not bad."

All 4 takes from Dr Dray

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"I'm going to come in with the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 today. [...] I don't like the packaging, I wish it were in a pump because when I squeeze the tube I feel like it's going to shoot out all over the place. [...] This one has a hint of a sunscreen smell that is very similar to Coppertone sunscreens. [...] This is a hybrid sunscreen so you get a little bit of a cast but honestly it's not bad."

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"I'm coming in with the hydrating sunscreen SPF 30. [...] I got pretty much everywhere except my ears."

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"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."

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"This one's been around for a while, and for me I love it, it looks fine on me and doesn't bother me whatsoever, but it can [...] come off a bit orange depending on if you're a paler skin type. [...] It has a Skin Barrier supporting formula with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which [...] does a lot for anti-redness, anti-hyperpigmentation, anti-aging, and it's great for acne prone skin."

Hyram

4.33M subs

✓Yay

"I remember recommending the CeraVe SPF 30 sunscreen a lot in my old videos, and [...] I have enjoyed using the CeraVe SPF 30 sunscreen in the past."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

153k subs

✓Yay

"If you specifically want a mineral sunscreen, I would choose one of the tinted versions before the untinted one. These use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with the tint coming from iron oxides. [...] The tint can help offset the white cast you get from mineral filters, and if you have melasma or hyperpigmentation, I generally prefer a tinted sunscreen with iron oxides because visible light can contribute to pigmentation. Ranking this one, it's good, especially if you want mineral sunscreen."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?

A fragrance-free mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide filters, with ceramides, niacinamide and glycerin added for a moisturizing finish on the face.

Is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

Mostly yes. 10 of the 12 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

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

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 12 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.

What is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is good for breakouts and acne (2 experts), skin barrier support (2 experts), dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert), melasma (1 expert), redness (1 expert) and rosacea (1 expert).

Is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 good for breakouts and acne?

2 experts who reviewed CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 say it is. Dr. Daniel Sugai put it this way: “It goes on a little thicker, but it acts like a BB cream, helps hide blemishes, and gives a really nice finish.”