Sunscreen
For Face
Sun damage can lead to visible signs of skin aging—such as fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. In serious cases, it can even cause melasma and skin cancer. That’s why sun protection is an essential step in any skincare routine, regardless of your skin type or tone. Face sunscreens help protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays with ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which help form a protective barrier on your skin’s surface.
CeraVe’s hydrating face sunscreens are formulated to help prevent sunburn and support healthy-looking skin with broad-spectrum sun protection and beneficial ingredients that help improve skin's texture, hydration, and radiance. They feature three essential ceramides to help lock in moisture and restore your skin’s protective barrier. Choose from our range of lightweight, oil-free, 100% mineral sunscreens and non-comedogenic moisturizers with SPF for all skin types.
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
<p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Active Ingredients</strong>: Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)</p> <p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Inactive Ingredients</strong>: 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, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/salicylic-acid">Salicylic Acid</a>, 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</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.</em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Medium
<p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Active Ingredients</strong>: Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)</p> <p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Inactive Ingredients</strong>: 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, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/salicylic-acid">Salicylic Acid</a>, 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</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.</em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
<p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Active Ingredients</strong>: Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%)</p> <p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Inactive Ingredients</strong>: 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, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/salicylic-acid">Salicylic Acid</a>, 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</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.</em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for Face & Body
<p><strong>ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:</strong></p> <p>Homosalate 6% ................................................................... Sunscreen</p> <p>Octisalate 5% ...................................................................... Sunscreen</p> <p>Octocrylene 5% ................................................................... Sunscreen</p> <p><a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/zinc-oxide">Zinc oxide</a> 7%...................................................................... Sunscreen</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:</strong> water, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, propanediol, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer,</p> <p><a href="https://www.cerave.com/ingredients-in-cerave/niacinamide">niacinamide</a>, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax,</p> <p>steareth-20, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, sorbitan</p> <p>isostearate, carbomer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, cetearyl alcohol,</p> <p>behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium lauroyl lactylate,</p> <p>sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, chlorphenesin, hydroxyacetophenone,</p> <p>hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, citric</p> <p>acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, trisodium</p> <p>ethylenediamine disuccinate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate,</p> <p>xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, polyhydroxystearic acid, polysorbate</p> <p>60, benzoic acid</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. </em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
<p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Active Ingredients</strong>: Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide (5%)</p> <p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Inactive Ingredients</strong>: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/dimethicone">Dimethicone</a>, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/niacinamide">Niacinamide</a>, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol,Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.</em></p> <p><em>(For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).</em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
<p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Active Ingredients</strong>: Titanium Dioxide (9%), Zinc Oxide (7%)</p> <p style="text-transform: uppercase;"><strong>Inactive Ingredients</strong>: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, <a href="/ingredients-in-cerave/dimethicone">Dimethicone</a>, Isododecane, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.</em></p> <p><em>(For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).</em></p>Buy Online View Product Details
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Important Things to Know about Face Sunscreen
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How Can I Choose the Best Face Sunscreen?
When selecting the best sunscreen for your face, it’s essential to choose one that is formulated specifically for your skin type. Look for a face sunscreen that is fragrance-free, lightweight, oil-free, and non-comedogenic—so that it won’t clog your pores or cause acne breakouts. Many face sunscreen products also feature beneficial ingredients that help improve skin's texture, tone, and radiance, while also restoring the protective skin barrier.
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Who Should Use a Face Sunscreen?
Sun protection is an important part of caring for all skin types at any age. To help prevent sunburn and visible signs of aging due to sun damage, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying sunscreen daily, rain or shine.1 Face sunscreen products can be found in many variations, including oil-free moisturizers with SPF and hydrating 100% mineral sun filters, as well as products suitable for sensitive skin. If you require further guidance, seek the advice of a dermatologist.
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How Does Mineral Face Sunscreen Work?
All sunscreens help protect your skin from the sun. Unlike chemical sunscreens, which work by absorbing UV radiation, mineral sunscreens create a protective barrier on your skin’s surface. With the help of ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, mineral face sunscreens work by reflecting and scattering UV rays.
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Do I Need to Reapply Face Sunscreen?
Once you apply your face sunscreen or moisturizer with SPF each morning, it’s important to know how often to reapply for the best possible sun protection. The AAD recommends reapplying your broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours when outdoors, or after swimming or sweating.1 Always follow the application instructions on the sunscreen’s label, or reapply as directed by your dermatologist.
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References
1. “Sunscreen FAQs.” American Academy of Dermatology, 2021.