CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Body Lotion, 5 oz — Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Hydrating with Ceramides

CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a lightweight, oil-free body lotion that uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide broad-spectrum physical sun protection while hydrating with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

This dermatologist-developed mineral formula is crafted for everyday body use: it shields skin from UVA and UVB rays using physical filters, supports the skin barrier with three essential ceramides, and helps retain moisture with hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and suitable for sensitive skin, the 5 oz tube is travel-friendly and conforms to Hawaii compliance by avoiding oxybenzone and avobenzone.

How does this mineral sunscreen protect skin without chemical filters?

CeraVe’s SPF 50 relies on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide — physical blockers that reflect and scatter UV radiation rather than absorb it. These mineral filters sit on top of the skin, reducing the chance of sensitizing reactions associated with some chemical sunscreens.

• Uses non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage.
• Free of oxybenzone and avobenzone for reef-friendly, Hawaii-compliant use.
• Physical barrier action that is often preferred for sensitive skin or after dermatologic treatments.

Will this leave a white cast or feel greasy on the body?

Because it’s a mineral formulation, applying too much at once can produce a faint white cast; however, the lotion’s lightweight, oil-free texture is designed to spread evenly and absorb without heavy residue. Massaging in thin, even layers minimizes visible whitening while delivering SPF 50 coverage.

• Oil-free, non-greasy lotion suitable for daily body use.
• Best applied in thin, even layers and fully rubbed into skin to reduce white cast.
• Non-comedogenic formula that won’t clog pores on the body.

How does it help hydrate and support the skin barrier?

Beyond sun protection, the lotion includes three essential ceramides to help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier and hyaluronic acid to attract and retain surface moisture. This combination helps skin feel softer and keeps hydration in between applications.

• Ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II replenish lipids that support barrier integrity.
• Hyaluronic acid draws moisture to the skin for immediate hydration benefits.
• Allergy-tested and fragrance-free to reduce irritation risk for sensitive skin.

How should I use this sunscreen for best results?

Apply generously and evenly to all exposed body areas 15 minutes before sun exposure, reapplying at least every two hours or after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. Because it’s a mineral product, layering in thin applications ensures full coverage without excessive white residue.

• Use on body skin daily and reapply frequently during prolonged sun exposure.
• Apply thin, even coats and rub in thoroughly to minimize visible cast.
• Safe for adults and children; check local rules for infant sun protection guidance.

Who is this for? CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is aimed at people who prefer physical (mineral) sun protection and want a hydrating, dermatologist-developed body sunscreen that’s gentle on sensitive skin. It suits anyone seeking broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection without fragrances, chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone or avobenzone, or heavy oils — including those looking for reef-conscious options or barrier-supportive skincare ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (9%), ZINC OXIDE (7%) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, PROPANEDIOL, STEARIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIMETHICONOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, MYRISTIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PALMITIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN