CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz
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2.7 out of 5 stars with 1870 reviews
blends in easily: 1.4 out of 5
effectiveness: 2.72 out of 5
quality: 2.07 out of 5
value: 2.03 out of 5
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526 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
5 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Leaves a very white cast if you are melanated.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 3 days ago
Hi. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen for Face, SPF 50. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 June, 2026Verified purchase
It left a white cast so big that people will think you're sick. This was even after rubbing it in vigorously for a while and applying it as how they answered someones question.
Left a white cast
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 6 days ago
Hello Fred. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz. We appreciate your feedback; it's comments like yours that help us to improve our products. For a lighter formulation we recommend you try our CeraVe Ultra Lightweight Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion includes broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to help protect skin from sun damage, plus hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to hydrate and help restore the skin’s barrier. Additionally, our lightweight oil-free moisturizer provides a matte finish, won’t clog pores, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, as well as protected from the sun. We hope you will give this product a try soon and we will be sure to pass your feedback along to the appropriate departments. Thanks again for reaching out!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
31 May, 2026
basically a BB cream that doesnt stain your clothes
yes it leaves a white cast but if you have light to light-ish skin you might like this as much as i do. at first i looked like MJ but with a little creativity i easily solved that problem by 1. apply it in thin layers and 2. using it as an SPF 50 cc cream (i'm a boyish guy, dont wear make up, so i might not know what im talking about). it's perfect as a base layer because it's completely dry (not just dry feeling, but actually dry) immediately as you begin spread it; as a result it helps soak up an oily face. I like to use this sunscreen as a base layer and then put another more greasy feeling sunscreen on top of it after it dries. the result is a very even skin tone without looking fake and tbh this combined with another sunscreen is basically my straight dude version of makeup and my girlfriend is kinda jealous. for reference im almost 40, get mistaken for a 20-something constantly (young people deserve to be treated with more respect in my opinion). sunscreen is basically my open secret.
2 out of 5 stars
27 May, 2026
originally posted on cerave.com
Doesn't look good on face at all.
The white cast is real. You won't look normal wearing it. I paid money for it now I have to throw it out.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 10 days ago
Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion. We’re sorry to hear this product was not the right fit for you and understand your disappointment with the white cast. We truly value your input and have passed your comments along to our team. For further assistance, we recommend contacting your place of purchase to see if they may be able to help with a return or exchange for an SPF that is a better fit for your needs. We encourage you to explore our other sunscreen options to discover your perfect SPF at CeraVe!
2 out of 5 stars
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26 May, 2026Verified purchase
Leaves a terrible white cast on your skin
I wish I had read the reviews on this sunscreen before purchasing. This left the worst white cast on my skin. Despite trying to rub it in for ages, it simply did not disappear and I ended up looking like a ghost. I will say - it did its job in preventing sunburn and it lasted all day, so that's a positive. But I would not purchase this again because it felt so heavy on the skin and it made me look tragically pale. I had high hopes because I love CeraVe products, but this is a big miss.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 12 days ago
Hello Mel! Thanks for sharing your feedback on our Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face SPF 50. We’re glad it helped protect your skin, but we’re sorry to hear it left a white cast and felt heavy to wear. We appreciate your honest comments and will be sure to share them with our team.
1 out of 5 stars
23 May, 2026Verified purchase
Bad
It’s thick and it’s not smooth on skin when applying!
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 13 days ago
Hello Yessica. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz.We are sorry to hear this product did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback; it's comments like yours that help us to improve our products. For a lighter formulation we recommend you try our CeraVe Ultra Lightweight Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion includes broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to help protect skin from sun damage, plus hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to hydrate and help restore the skin’s barrier. Additionally, our lightweight oil-free moisturizer provides a matte finish, won’t clog pores, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, as well as protected from the sun. We hope you will give this product a try soon and we will be sure to pass your feedback along to the appropriate departments. Thanks again for reaching out!
5 out of 5 stars
20 May, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

3 essential ceramides y niacinamide
CeraVe is an excellent product for sun protection it provides great coverage for you face against the sun, hydration your skin, and contains minerals. I use it daily
1 out of 5 stars
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19 May, 2026
(no review title)
Does not rub in at all - Leaves a white cast
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 17 days ago
Hello Laura. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz. We are sorry to hear this product did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback; it's comments like yours that help us to improve our products. For a lighter formulation we recommend you try our CeraVe Ultra Lightweight Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion includes broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to help protect skin from sun damage, plus hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to hydrate and help restore the skin’s barrier. Additionally, our lightweight oil-free moisturizer provides a matte finish, won’t clog pores, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, as well as protected from the sun. We hope you will give this product
1 out of 5 stars
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18 May, 2026Verified purchase
White film does not diminish and gets on EVERYTHING
This sunscreen was a frustrating disappointment. I use several CeraVe products daily, and thought this sunscreen might be a good addition, but after one use, it is going in the trash. I applied a sensible amount to my face and arms. After 3 hours, the white coating on my skin had not subsided. While I did not care much about how it looked, I cared a lot about the cleanup it necessitated. It left a slimy white film on everything that my arms even lightly came in contact with: my clothing, clothing of toddlers, car interior, and furniture. What a mess and waste of money. I do not recommend this product.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 19 days ago
Hello Maryland. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz. . We are sorry to hear this product did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback; it's comments like yours that help us to improve our products. For a lighter formulation we recommend you try our Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50. CeraVe Sunscreen Stick with broad-spectrum SPF 50 features zinc oxide and titanium dioxide UVA and UVB filters in a fragrance-free, oil-free and convenient sun care formula. We hope you will give this product a try soon!
1 out of 5 stars
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18 May, 2026
(no review title)
Too thick and you will get a white cast, not easy to blend. For me was a nono
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 21 days ago
Hi there! We’re sorry to hear our Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product feels too thick, is difficult to blend, and leaves a white cast. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
1 out of 5 stars
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14 May, 2026Verified purchase
Leaves white residue
This left a neon white cast on my face. Waited for it to blend in but ended up having to wash my face.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 24 days ago
Hello Diane. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Hydrating 100% Mineral Sunscreen for Face - SPF 50 - 2.5 fl oz. We appreciate your feedback; it's comments like yours that help us to improve our products. For a lighter formulation we recommend you try our CeraVe Ultra Lightweight Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion includes broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to help protect skin from sun damage, plus hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to hydrate and help restore the skin’s barrier. Additionally, our lightweight oil-free moisturizer provides a matte finish, won’t clog pores, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, as well as protected from the sun. We hope you will give this product a try soon and we will be sure to pass your feedback along to the appropriate departments. Thanks again for reaching out!
5 out of 5 stars
13 May, 2026
originally posted on cerave.com
Perfect Formular
This formular is just perfect for my skin type. It's not greasy not heavy and does not leave my face look white like others have complained about, I have fair skin and this is just perfect for what I've been looking for. I have Rosacea and acne prone sensitive skin, other brands and types of sunblock make my face look shinny and oily not only that I have bangs and so it makes it oily looking also.
3 out of 5 stars
12 May, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Great sun protection but poor execution.
Okay, so here’s the deal: this sunscreen is a great sun protectant, HOWEVER, I have several major issues with it. The white cast it leaves on my face is intense. I tried to blend it in and absorb it, but it just wouldn’t. I went to the ocean, so I didn’t really care that jellyfish and strangers might see my face coated in unabsorbed sunscreen—I just rolled with it. That said, this is not a sunscreen to wear daily under makeup. The texture is greasy, it pills, and when I washed it off later, it came out in clumps. On the bright side, my face didn’t get sunburned at the ocean. Did it irritate my skin? Maybe a little. Was it easy to remove? Not at all. So if you don’t mind looking like Casper the Friendly ghost after you use this sunscreen, go for it.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 24 days ago
Hello! We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion. We would like to speak to you directly, if you can please give us a call at 888-768-2915 with case number 46559054. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ET. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
1 out of 5 stars
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9 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The white cast is horrible I've tried using a tiny amount and it just does not blend at all. It's unbelievably bad
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 28 days ago
Hi Bianca. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Hydrating Mineral Face Sunscreen, SPF 50. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
7 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Too white on the skin , clearly not for face
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hi Jaimin Patel. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen for Face, SPF 50. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2026
originally posted on cerave.com
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face
Using this product have me looking like Casper the friendly ghost. My face is tinted blue when I'm done. It's ridiculous, super upset I spent my money on this!!!!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Hello! we are so sorry to hear about your experience! We know that looking like 'Casper' isn't the goal when applying daily protection. Because this is a 100% mineral sunscreen, the physical filters can sometimes leave a cast. A helpful tip is to apply a small amount in the palm of your hands, rub them together, and then apply to one area of the face at a time, ensuring it is thoroughly massaged into the skin. We’d love the chance to make this right for you. Please reach out to our team at 1-888-768-2915 M-F 9am-5:30pm,ET and provide case#46273474 so we can assist you further.
5 out of 5 stars
24 April, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

good
A really good sunscreen it’s not really oily. It’s comfortable to put on it. It’s easy to put on. It’s easy to rub in all over. It’s a pretty really good sunscreen.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 April, 2026Verified purchase
bad
terrible looked like a ghost
5 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

About CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF Face
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen: gentle mineral filters, great for sensitive skin, strong SPF protection, practical packaging, and excellent value.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 April, 2026
ghost maker
total disappointment. i looked like a ghost.
1 reply from Cerave Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hi Ali. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Mineral Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 Face. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.