CeraVe100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Face sunscreen With Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide + Ceramides, Oil Free, Travel Size 2.5 oz

When it comes to sunscreen, the market is saturated with options claiming to deliver sun protection with a side of skincare. But does CeraVe’s 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 deliver more than just promises? Let’s dive into this travel-sized powerhouse that’s redefining the way we think about sun care.Packaging and Portability: The Travel Companion You DeserveAt 2.5 oz, this sunscreen is perfectly sized for life on the go—whether you’re jet-setting across continents or heading to the gym. Its sleek design ensures it won’t take up unnecessary space in your bag, while the screw-top cap prevents any dreaded sunscreen explosions. Travel-size convenience meets full-size efficacy.Formulation: Science in a TubeCeraVe isn’t just a skincare brand—it’s a science lab bottled up for your face. This sunscreen combines zinc oxide (10%) and titanium dioxide (5.5%), offering broad-spectrum UV protection that blocks both UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays). But what truly sets it apart is the marriage of sun defense with a lineup of dermatologist-approved skincare superstars:1. Hyaluronic Acid: Keeps your skin hydrated and plump, battling the dryness mineral sunscreens can sometimes cause.2. Niacinamide: Calms redness, minimizes pores, and gives your skin that smooth, even finish.3. Ceramides: These unsung heroes repair and reinforce your skin barrier, ensuring you don’t just survive under the sun but thrive.Texture and Application: A Lesson in PatienceUnlike chemical sunscreens that vanish instantly, this mineral formula takes its time. Upon application, you’ll notice a slight white cast—a badge of authenticity that proves its mineral origins. The trick is to warm the sunscreen between your fingers and apply it in layers, like building a skincare masterpiece. The result? A velvety matte finish that doubles as a primer under makeup.Oil-Free but Full of LoveIf your skin tends to produce enough oil to fry an egg, CeraVe’s oil-free formulation is your saving grace. It sits lightly, doesn’t clog pores, and won’t trigger breakouts—a godsend for sensitive and acne-prone skin.Performance: Under the Sun and BeyondFrom scorching beach days to winter hikes, this sunscreen holds its ground. It doesn’t sweat off or melt into oblivion, and its water-resistant formula lasts through most outdoor adventures (though you should always reapply every two hours). Unlike many mineral sunscreens that feel heavy, this one breathes, making it suitable for all seasons.The Good, the Great, and the Room for GrowthThe Good: The blend of UV protection and skincare ingredients feels like you’re doing your skin a favor with every application.The Great: Its versatility—it’s gentle enough for kids, safe for the most sensitive skin, and an ideal first step for skincare minimalists.Room for Growth: The initial white cast might deter those with deeper skin tones, but with proper blending, it eventually dissipates.Final Thoughts: More Than Just SunscreenCeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 isn’t just a sunscreen—it’s a daily commitment to protecting your skin while improving its health. It’s the rare product that understands that skincare is about balance: protecting what’s outside and nurturing what’s within.Whether you’re a sunscreen skeptic or a devotee, this zinc-and-titanium duo deserves a permanent spot in your routine. In a world where skincare can often feel overwhelming, CeraVe brings us back to basics—with an edge.

This lotion was a great buy. I began researching face lotions with spf and was stuck between chemical spf and mineral. I found that mineral is much more broad spectrum and can even protect against blue light from devices. Then with another search I found that many dermatologists recommend CeraVe. I just got the lotion today and after washing my face I applied it bc I had concerns about comments with texture and how it leaves a whiteness to your face. Mind you I am a pale person fr but this lotion was great I used a pore refiner and another face cream before applying this and the texture was great and didn’t leave a whiteness when rubbed in good. ( I dabbed it around my face then rubbed it in). Great product and I know this is going to be sticking around in my skin care routine.

I really like its coverage on my skin; it has good results. I don't like the fact that it leaves a white film, but that's because it's mineral, and you have to spread it well over the area you apply it to. It has good coverage under UV filters, and I use it outdoors more when I'm exposed to a lot of sun, especially on my arms and neck. I've seen good results.

I like the rest of Cerave's line up, I use a ton of their other products. Their Skin Renewing Night Cream is probably one of the best moisturizers on the market at this moment and can go toe to toe with some of the big expensive brands you'd find at Sephora. I use their Diabetics Dry Skin Cream all the time and it's positively divine, so much so that I haven't bothered to test out other brands. It's just that good.This? This thing? I genuinely can't believe this is amongst their other products. I read a couple of reviews saying it leaves a white cast and I, looking for a way to make my fair medium skin tone lean more towards the fair end thought "hey, maybe it will lend me just enough to lighten me up a hair."No.I only used a tiny dab, not even the full amount you're SUPPOSED to use on your face and not only did it leave me with a white cast but with a blue-ish grey-ish cast that genuinely made me look like I had died about 6 hours ago. UNBELIEVABLY bad cast. And I'm a white person! If that leaves a cast that intense on me, I can't even imagine what kind of cast it would leave on someone darker than me!I get it, this is probably purely a physical sunscreen, its probably all zinc or mineral or something like that in there and the point is that is creates a literal physical barrier so that the uv light can't penetrate through or it bounces off. You can't have a physical barrier without it existing, that's literally impossible. HOWEVER. The fact that it's THAT bad of a blue grey cast??? What are we doing here?????

I got diagnosed with sun sensitivity out of no where and after doing research about how to avoid issues a good sun screen can help. And anytime I use Cerave's 50 spf I don't get all red and puffy.You do really need to rub it in good or you will have white streaks, additionally it doesn't feel all greasy like other sun screens it feels more like a moisturizer.

I have fair skin so it leaves a white case initially, the white cast does lessen a bit after a few minutes but still could be noticeable.

I've been looking for a new sunscreen and my dermatologist recommended I get a mineral based one. I was worried about it causing a white cast and feeling heavy. No worries with this one. Very happy with my purchase