Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
CeraVe · 4: protect

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

A 100% mineral face sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with no chemical sun filters. Combined with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for hydration alongside sun protection.

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How to use

Final step of the morning routine, after moisturizer. Apply generously about 15 minutes before sun exposure and massage in one area at a time. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after towel drying.

Pros
  • Mineral filters only: 6% titanium dioxide and 5% zinc oxide
  • Broad-spectrum SPF 30 with niacinamide and ceramides
  • Fragrance-free, no oxybenzone, and carries the Skin Cancer Foundation Daily Use Seal
Cons
  • Mineral filters can leave a white cast, per the brand
  • SPF 30 rather than 50, and needs reapplying about every 2 hours

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Hypoallergenic
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
✓ Oil free

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.6/5
Aging
2.8/5
Irritation
3.5/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

☀ Also functions as sunscreen (3.0/5)

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