
About this product
A hybrid SPF 30 sunscreen with zinc oxide and chemical UV filters, formulated with ceramides and niacinamide for hydration and skin barrier support. Water resistant for 80 minutes.
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Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%), 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
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
The hybrid formula cuts the white cast you'd get from all mineral sunscreen while keeping the gentler feel of zinc, making it worth considering if chemical sunscreens tend to sting your skin. Dermatologists praise the ceramides and niacinamide for barrier support and hydration, and note it spreads easily without much visible cast on most skin tones, though deeper skin may still see some whiteness. The formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly, though it does lean slightly shiny; at its sale price of around 13 dollars it's a solid everyday option for face and body, especially for water activities.
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A hybrid SPF 30 sunscreen with zinc oxide and chemical UV filters, formulated with ceramides and niacinamide for hydration and skin barrier support. Water resistant for 80 minutes.
Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.
CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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