CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen: a Guru Score of 78%

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.

Dark spots and post-acne marks2 experts

“because they help to protect against wavelengths of visible light that come from the sun that contribute to hyperpigmentation.”

Dr Dray, watch at 10:54

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“It's kind of a nice way to cover up some blemishes as well, but it fits my skin tone very well.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 6:07

Melasma1 expert

“I'm a big fan of mineral sunscreen especially if you suffer from melasma, this is a good one to try.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 18:58

Redness1 expert

“It provides that really sheer neutral coverage that evens out the redness.”

Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 18:58

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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Abbey Yung

888k subs

✓Yay

"It has a creamy, thicker texture but [...] doesn't feel heavy once blended in, more like [...] a creamy moisturizer. [...] The light shade [...] is a much better match for my natural skin tone, with a little warmth and peach in the undertone, [...] and it gives light coverage with a glowy finish. [...] This is definitely not the best tinted sunscreen I've ever tried, but it's a good option, and I'm glad it's now available in more shades."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

154k subs

✓Yay

"My next recommendation here is the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This is more of a budget friendly also mineral that hydrates while protecting the skin. It provides that really sheer neutral coverage that evens out the redness. It's completely fragrance free suitable for sensitive skin and comes in three different shades so you can pick the right one for you. I'm a big fan of mineral sunscreen especially if you suffer from melasma, this is a good one to try."

All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"My next recommendation here is the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This is more of a budget friendly also mineral that hydrates while protecting the skin. It provides that really sheer neutral coverage that evens out the redness. It's completely fragrance free suitable for sensitive skin and comes in three different shades so you can pick the right one for you. I'm a big fan of mineral sunscreen especially if you suffer from melasma, this is a good one to try."

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"I'm going to use the CeraVe tinted face sunscreen SPF 30 for your daily moisturizer with sunscreen or just daily SPF in the morning. You need at least SPF 30. [...] It retails for about $16, extremely affordable. It provides broad spectrum UV protection against UVA and UVB, but being that it's tinted you also get that visible light protection."

Doctorly

3.59M subs

✓Mixed

"The Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a good tinted sunscreen. It's pure mineral and blends at least with my skin type. [...] One of the challenges with mineral sunscreens is that it will rub off on things, similar to makeup. The iron oxides will rub off on things, get on your clothes, etc. Now some are worse than others, and this is in the worst category of rubbing off on things."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"I've been using the original one off and on for years now and I love the tint but it can be a little on the orange side. CeraVe was one of the earliest available tinted mineral sunscreens that you could buy at the drugstore. [...] The original shade was always a little orangey, [...] but I do feel as though it does look a little less orangey now."

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"I've tried out the newer light sheer tint and [...] it's not as orangey as the older formula. [...] When you blend it in you start getting more of the orange reds [...] because of the red iron oxides, which, you know, the iron oxides and tinted mineral sunscreens are a great addition because they help to protect against wavelengths of visible light that come from the sun that contribute to hyperpigmentation."

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"I've been using the original one off and on for years now and I love the tint but it can be a little on the orange side. CeraVe was one of the earliest available tinted mineral sunscreens that you could buy at the drugstore. [...] The original shade was always a little orangey, [...] but I do feel as though it does look a little less orangey now."

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"CeraVe's tinted sunscreen comes in one shade, a little orangey."

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"That's the tinted one, 13.99, less expensive than the Neutrogena one, but you only get that one shade, and for some people it's too orange. Like the Neutrogena one, it is very hydrating and gives a nice healthy dewy glow, it's not super greasy or shiny."

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"I get feedback from people that the CeraVe tinted sunscreen is on the orange side, and I would agree with that. It leans orangey, but it looks better than the Elastin Hydra Tint."

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"CeraVe makes a Tinted Mineral Sunscreen that I really like, and that's just a great option."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

724k subs

✓Yay

"I do like, for affordability, the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen. That's why this one looks a little beat up, because I take this on my travels. This tint works really well for my skin tone. It's so affordable. If I forget it when I travel, I'll just go to the local Target and pick more up right there. It blends really well."

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"I use this quite a bit. It's SPF 30 with a sheer tint and it has iron oxides in it to help with blocking that visible light spectrum. Putting a small amount on, it's pretty thick. It's kind of a nice way to cover up some blemishes as well, but it fits my skin tone very well. I know some patients complain about looking a little gray or orange with some tinted sunscreens, and this one works well. In terms of tinted sunscreen it can actually be quite trial and error, so this is a nice one."

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"I like to use [...] the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sheer Tint SPF 30 on a daily basis."

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"I do like, for affordability, the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen. That's why this one looks a little beat up, because I take this on my travels. This tint works really well for my skin tone. It's so affordable. If I forget it when I travel, I'll just go to the local Target and pick more up right there. It blends really well."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"It's a great sunscreen for a couple reasons. Number one, it contains pure mineral filters, so it's suitable for all skin types, even if you have sensitive skin. Two, it's tinted. Even though it's one shade, I find it to be fairly flattering for most skin tones. Iron oxide is what gives that tint, and iron oxide also helps to block visible light that may contribute to potentially skin aging, but for sure hyperpigmentation that we often see as part of aging skin."

The Budget Dermatologist

725k subs

✓Yay

"I also think it's really hydrating and looks nice on the skin, obviously no white cast. I believe this only comes in one shade so you know if it doesn't happen to match your skin try one of the others and switch up the shade. This is really nice, it's hydrating. If you've used this one and find that it is drying for whatever reason for your skin then you can give this one a try. It is also affordable. This one is another really awesome product that I love."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"For beginners or people with sensitive skin or people with really dry skin, I recommend the CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30. This is a tinted mineral sunscreen. It's good for people with sensitive skin because the mineral sunscreens don't irritate your skin. You can use it right around your eyes and there's generally no irritation from mineral sunscreens. This one is also very hydrating."

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Frequently asked.

What is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen?

A tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 containing pure mineral filters and iron oxides, designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection and visible light defense in one shade.

Is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen worth it?

Mostly yes. 7 of the 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen's Guru Score?

CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.

What is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (2 experts), breakouts and acne (1 expert), melasma (1 expert) and redness (1 expert).

Is CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen good for dark spots and post-acne marks?

2 experts who reviewed CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen say it is. Dr Dray put it this way: “because they help to protect against wavelengths of visible light that come from the sun that contribute to hyperpigmentation.”