CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 for Face with Sheer Tint - 1.7 fl oz
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
- Safety69
- Ethics55
- Personal Fit
Public score based on Safety and Ethics. We are still collecting evidence for Value on this product, so that pillar is left off for now.
This is the public anonymous score. Personal Fit is calculated after you add it to your shelf. Extended analysis blends imported data with our review prompts and is checked before it appears.
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
Ingredients tracked
55
Flagged ingredients
3
Category
sunscreen
Safety
69
- SILICA is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).-25
- SALICYLIC ACID has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
- PHENOXYETHANOL has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
Ethics
55
- CeraVe has a cruelty-free status and is generally well-regarded for its formulations, but it lacks third-party certifications and transparency regarding its supply chain. Additionally, as a brand owned by L'Oréal, it is associated with a parent company that has faced criticism for animal testing practices.
Value
Pending evidence. We'll update this once we have data to grade.
Our analysis
The product contains mineral UV filters and skin-beneficial ingredients, generally considered safe for use.
Review confidence: 90%
Our analysis combines imported ingredient, regulatory, certification, and retailer data with prompt-based review. Some passages use generative models and are checked before publishing. How we analyze products
Likely benefits
- Contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which are effective physical sunscreens.
- Includes ceramides and sodium hyaluronate, known for their moisturizing properties.
Routine notes
- Best used during the day for sun protection.
Claims to treat carefully
Nothing flagged here yet.
INCI-ordered, the way regulators print it. Earlier ingredients usually appear at higher concentration.
Read directly from a photo of the product label.
3 ingredients are flagged below.
Titanium Dioxide 5.5%
Zinc Oxide 10%
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
IARC classifies this as a known human carcinogen. Serious flag.
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Stearic Acid
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Carbomer
Niacinamide
Cetyl Alcohol
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Behenrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Chloride
Salicylic Acid
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Cholesterol
Aluminum Stearate
Alumina
Aluminum Hydroxide
Iron Oxides
Phenoxyethanol
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
p-Anisic Acid
Chlorphenesin
Tocopherol
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Propylene Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Citric Acid
Trihydroxystearin
Dipropylene Glycol
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Sodium Citrate
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
Phytosphingosine
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
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Code F.I.L. D236746/1
Who this formula is aimed at, based on product tags and our taxonomy.
Use areas
- Face
Skin types
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
Concerns
- Sun protection
- Dryness
Safety flags come from the same ingredient overlay used by the inthat Score. We do not deduct points just because an ingredient is synthetic or hard to pronounce.
Silica
IARC classifies this as a known human carcinogen. Serious flag.
Salicylic Acid
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Phenoxyethanol
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Safety
- SILICA is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).-25
- SALICYLIC ACID has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
- PHENOXYETHANOL has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
- Buy at Walgreens
Walgreens
Best price$19.99
We need more merchant data before we can calculate a useful price spread.
No public dupe recommendation is attached to this product yet.
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