CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

SunscreenBudgetMorning only
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A 100% mineral (zinc + titanium) face sunscreen built on CeraVe's ceramide base. Gentle and fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin — the trade-off is the slight white cast and thicker feel typical of all-mineral filters.

What this is good for

✓ Great forSun ProtectionSensitivityDamaged Barrier

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Zinc Oxide
~3–10%Titanium Dioxide
~2–6%Glycerin
~1.5–4%Caprylic/Capric…
~1–2%5 ingredients
≤ 1% each5 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV Filter
Mineral
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Zinc Oxide works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
Titanium Dioxide
Mineral UV Filter
Mineral
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Titanium Dioxide works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
Ceramides
Ceramide NP / AP / EOP
Lipid
Barrier lipids that make up much of the stratum corneum's protective matrix. Replenishing them reduces water loss and reinforces resilience — central to barrier repair and to calming dry, reactive skin.

Routine placement

Morning only

Looking for a dupe?

The closest active-matched alternative is the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ (64% active overlap). We found 2 options that share this product’s hero actives.

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Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.