
About this product
A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that aims to deliver broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with minimal white cast, formulated with niacinamide and ceramides.
Full ingredients
Titanium Dioxide (2.66%), Zinc Oxide (15.35%), Water, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Cellulose, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Steareth-20, Silica, Steareth-2, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Panthenol
Guru Score
Yay
6 experts · Strong agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
The minimal white cast on a mineral sunscreen is what gurus keep coming back to, dermatologists who typically skip mineral formulas finished this one, and it delivers an invisible finish that rivals pricier options, all for under $16. The formula is lightweight, non-greasy, and won't peel or flake under makeup, which means it works well for everyday wear. One firm caveat: it's not water-resistant, so anyone planning to swim or sweat heavily should reach for a different sunscreen.
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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
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 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
A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that aims to deliver broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with minimal white cast, formulated with niacinamide and ceramides.
Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.
CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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