CeraVe
CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
A mineral SPF 50 face sunscreen with zinc oxide 15.35% and titanium dioxide 2.66% that CeraVe says leaves no white cast.
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed)
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No fragrance-free claim has been recorded. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists Niacinamide.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 16 of the 31 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a mineral face sunscreen for a wide range of skin types and tones, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Key ingredients
- Zinc oxide 15.35% and titanium dioxide 2.66%: Mineral filters for broad-spectrum protection.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
- Glycerin: A humectant.
How to use
Shake well and apply liberally to face and neck as the last skincare step, 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours.
Who should be careful
No water resistance is stated. The page doesn’t make a fragrance-free claim.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it blends with no white cast, including into beards, based on a consumer test with 177 people (65 with beards), and measured 24-hour hydration in 27 people.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/sunscreen/invisible-mineral-sunscreen (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Is it mineral only?
Yes, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Does it leave a white cast?
CeraVe says no, based on its consumer testing.
Can I use it with a beard?
CeraVe tested blendability on 65 bearded users.