CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Sheer Tint — Medium, Lightweight Hydration & Broad-Spectrum Protection

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Sheer Tint is a lightweight, 100% mineral tinted sunscreen that protects while hydrating and blending seamlessly into medium skin tones.

This sheer-tinted mineral lotion combines physical UV filters with skin-repairing ingredients to give everyday sun protection without a heavy white cast. Designed with dermatologists in mind, the formula delivers broad-spectrum SPF 30 using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide while supporting the skin’s natural barrier with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. It’s fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and created to be gentle on sensitive skin.

How does this tinted mineral sunscreen avoid the typical white cast?

The formula uses iron oxides and a lightweight tint to offset the pale residue that mineral sunscreens can leave. The sheer tint blends into a range of medium skin tones to create a natural glow rather than an opaque layer. Application spreads easily so the tint disperses evenly across the face.

• 100% mineral filters: zinc oxide + titanium dioxide reflect UV rays.
• Iron oxides provide a flexible tint to neutralize white cast.
• Light, non-greasy texture that blends smoothly into the skin.

Will this hydrate my skin while protecting it from the sun?

Yes — the lotion pairs moisturizing actives with sun filters to lock in hydration during daily wear. Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture at the skin’s surface, while three essential ceramides help rebuild and maintain the skin barrier. The result is sunscreen that supports skin comfort instead of drying it out.

• Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture.
• Ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II support barrier repair and retention.
• Non-greasy finish suitable for layering under makeup.

Is this formula suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

The product is formulated to reduce irritation potential: it’s fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and allergy tested. It avoids oxybenzone and avobenzone and uses only physical mineral filters, which are often better tolerated by reactive skin types. Niacinamide is included to help calm skin while maintaining a lightweight consistency.

• Fragrance-free and paraben-free for lower irritation risk.
• Oil-free, non-comedogenic formulation for acne-prone skin.
• Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation and dermatologist-developed.

How can I use this tinted sunscreen in my daily routine?

Apply as the last step of your morning skincare routine, using enough to achieve SPF 30 coverage across face and neck. It can be worn on its own for light coverage and a healthy glow, or layered under makeup as a tinted primer. Reapply every two hours during extended sun exposure or after swimming and sweating.

• Use alone for sheer coverage and a natural finish.
• Works as a primer under foundation or powder.
• Reapply as recommended for continuous SPF protection.

Who is this for: This product fits people seeking a gentler mineral sunscreen that doubles as a light tinted moisturizer — ideal for those with sensitive, dry, combination, or acne-prone skin who want daily SPF without a heavy or chalky finish. It’s also useful for anyone who prefers physical sun filters and a subtle, healthy-looking tint in a compact 1.7 fl oz tube for everyday carry.

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (5.5%), ZINC OXIDE (10%) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 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, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN