Product record / Sunscreens, zinc-oxide
SunscreenCeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face
- $13.97
- retail price
- 5%
- zinc-oxide
- $0.19
- per mL
- Data source
- 100% MINERAL — Titanium Dioxide 6% + Zinc Oxide 5% are the only UV actives (Drug Facts-verified); adds ceramides + niacinamide + hyaluronic acid; the affordable everyday face pick Sunscreen UV actives verified from the Drug Facts panel 2026-06-14 (zinc oxide is the/a lead filter). ASIN B07KL5K96X price PA-API-verified 2026-06-14.
- Best for
- Antioxidant defense
- How it feels
- Sunscreen
- Value
- $13.97 for 74 mL · $0.19/mL
Bottom line The affordable 100% mineral everyday face SPF — zinc + titanium with barrier-friendly ceramides and niacinamide.
Editorial verdict / Social intelligence
The affordable 100% mineral everyday face SPF — zinc + titanium with barrier-friendly ceramides and niacinamide. 1
- Beauty benefit
- A budget-friendly 100% mineral facial sunscreen using titanium dioxide (6%) and zinc oxide (5%) as its only UV filters, rounded out with the barrier-supporting ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid CeraVe is known for.
- Does it work
- Yes — it's a solid, gentle daily mineral SPF and one of the best values in the category. The zinc-oxide-and-titanium combination is broad-spectrum and fragrance-free, and the ceramides and niacinamide make it kinder to the barrier than a bare sunscreen. Honest framing: at SPF 30 with two mineral filters expect some white cast, and 'mineral' isn't a magic upgrade — apply enough and reapply. It's untinted, so it won't shield against visible light; reach for a tinted formula if melasma is your concern. See the verified data below →
Consensus strength
StrongZinc oxide is a guideline-backed broad-spectrum mineral filter — it covers long UVA, is photostable, and is gentle enough to be a recognized skin protectant. The genuine caveats are cosmetic (white cast) and practical (apply enough, reapply, and use a tinted version if you need visible-light protection), plus the honest distinction between 100% mineral and zinc+chemical hybrid formulas.
01 / The key active
zinc-oxide at 5%
This product discloses 5% zinc-oxide — 100% mineral — titanium dioxide 6% + zinc oxide 5% are the only uv actives (drug facts-verified); adds ceramides + niacinamide + hyaluronic acid; the affordable everyday face pick.
100% MINERAL — Titanium Dioxide 6% + Zinc Oxide 5% are the only UV actives (Drug Facts-verified); adds ceramides + niacinamide + hyaluronic acid; the affordable everyday face pick. Sunscreen UV actives verified from the Drug Facts panel 2026-06-14 (zinc oxide is the/a lead filter). ASIN B07KL5K96X price PA-API-verified 2026-06-14.
Other products with zinc-oxide:
02 / The full ingredient list
Every ingredient, in label order
Exactly as printed, each token matched to the EU CosIng register and flagged where a CIR safety assessment exists. Highlighted rows are the key actives.
| # | Ingredient, as printed | CosIng functions | CIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Titanium Dioxide 6% (active UV filter) | no CosIng function record | — |
| 02 | Zinc Oxide 5% (active UV filter) | no CosIng function record | — |
| 03 | Niacinamide |
| ✓ reviewed |
| 04 | Ceramide NP |
| ✓ reviewed |
| 05 | Hyaluronic Acid |
| ✓ reviewed |
5 ingredients as printed · 5 exact CosIng matches · source: 100% mineral — titanium dioxide 6% + zinc oxide 5% are the only uv actives (drug facts-verified); adds ceramides + niacinamide + hyaluronic acid; the affordable everyday face pick
03 / Where to buy
Where to buy 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face
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04 / What people say
What buyers actually say
What works
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and zinc oxide (ZnO), provide true broad-spectrum protection against UVA wavelengths Study
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Corticosteroids, zinc paste and eosin 2% are well-known topical agents for the treatment of moderate to severe diaper dermatitis. Study
What to know
- Common 'Mineral' or '100% mineral' isn't automatically better — what protects you is broad-spectrum applied in a generous amount and reapplied 5
It is important to emphasize to consumers the necessity of broad-spectrum protection review
What you'd only know from the reviews
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A sunscreen you'll actually re-buy beats a fancier one you ration. This is cheap enough to apply generously every day — which matters far more than the brand, because under-applying is how most people lose most of their protection. 5
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05 / Questions
Frequently asked
- What's in CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face?
- CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face lists 5 ingredients. Key active: 5% zinc-oxide. Sunscreen UV actives verified from the Drug Facts panel 2026-06-14 (zinc oxide is the/a lead filter). ASIN B07KL5K96X price PA-API-verified 2026-06-14. The full ingredient list, matched to EU CosIng, is on this page.
- Does CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face work?
- Yes — it's a solid, gentle daily mineral SPF and one of the best values in the category. The zinc-oxide-and-titanium combination is broad-spectrum and fragrance-free, and the ceramides and niacinamide make it kinder to the barrier than a bare sunscreen. Honest framing: at SPF 30 with two mineral filters expect some white cast, and 'mineral' isn't a magic upgrade — apply enough and reapply. It's untinted, so it won't shield against visible light; reach for a tinted formula if melasma is your concern.
- How much zinc-oxide is in CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face?
- 5% zinc-oxide. Sunscreen UV actives verified from the Drug Facts panel 2026-06-14 (zinc oxide is the/a lead filter). ASIN B07KL5K96X price PA-API-verified 2026-06-14.
- Where can I buy CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Face?
- $13.97 on Amazon (price recorded as of the date shown). Sunscreen UV actives verified from the Drug Facts panel 2026-06-14 (zinc oxide is the/a lead filter). ASIN B07KL5K96X price PA-API-verified 2026-06-14.