Product Reviews Rated 3.88 out of 5 stars
72 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Cerave knocks it out of the park...but is it inclusive? This sunscreen has a wonderful texture. It goes on smooth like Cerave's other lotions, and leaves a nice subtle glow. My experience with other tinted mineral sunscreens is that they overly matte or still make me look washed out somehow but this one just looks like my skin. This is definitely the best mineral/tinted sunscreen I have found so far, and far cheaper than what I was using before. It includes other skin-improving ingredients standard to many Cerave lotions, including Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinimide. It also has Salicylic acid in it, which is a bit confusing to me since I was under the impression that SA and other acne fighting acids make your skin more sensitive to the sun, but I also just read something about SA protecting against UV damage?
My only question would be: I'm quite fair-skinned and a bit skeptical that this product would be equally invisible on darker tones. I can't test this myself, but just wondering what other people's experiences are? I know that good mineral sunscreen options can be harder to find for darker-skinned people. I would love to see Cerave have another option that comes out darker than peach!
Most Helpful Critical Review never again I bought this sunscreen based on a YouTube review that said, among other things, that the tint of this sunscreen doesn't affect the color of your skin, it's only enough to counteract the white cast of mineral sunscreen ingredients, and supposedly completely blends in. That turned out to be not true at all, this sunscreen is definitely too brown for my skin tone. It is also extremely shiny, and, as the others have said, does not dry down. When running errands around the neighborhood, I prefer to just wear sunscreen by itself, especially since some of them have quite a skin-perfecting effect. This particular sunscreen can't be worn on its own at all, it's extremely ugly. Maybe it would perform better under makeup - I don't know, but I am not inclined to try because it's just so dark! I would have returned it, but I got it with reward points (thinking for sure I would love it), so I wouldn't get any money back anyway. Maybe I'll try mixing it with the white sunscreen to see if that works any better.
Reviewed by 72 customers Nah--not so good 2
Annie from Ft Worth
I like the idea of a sunscreen and a moisturizer together, but this product felt very greasy on my skin
Works very well for me. 5
BAM from New Hampshire
I'm fair and dry. This works great for me! The price is much better than others I've tried. Love it.
Disillusioned I Really Wanted This To Work For Me 2
straydoll from Los Angeles, CA
I applied a pea size amount of this sunscreen for my face and neck and began to sweat it off almost instantly. It gave me blemishes all over my face the day after first application. Also, this sunscreen is not ideal for light complexions as the tint leaves residue on the skin.
LOVE! 5
NiLo from New York, New York
I was previously using Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I don't like using heavy makeup because it usually settles into my fine lines and clings on to my dry patches. LM was great but when I searched for sunscreen, I found a list of things that you do not want in your sunscreen. To my surprise every ingredient to avoid were all the main ingredients in LM tinted moisturizer. I found the tinted CeraVe and gave it a try. I absolutely love it! It does not contain harmful ingredients, easy to apply and a fraction of the cost of LM tinted moisturzer. On a regular summer day I only use this sunscreen, maybe a drop of concealer if I have a blemish, and sheer blush. I literally wear this as makeup.
good product i guess ? 3
mia from dallas, tx
it's a fine sunscreen, but y'all that white cast is NO joke. i look like a ghost when i wear this & the only way to make it somewhat better is if i beat it into my face. if you're a POC i wouldn't recommend.
Works for me but... 4
RileysMama from Maryland
I've been using this for about a month and I'm fairly satisfied with it. It ticks most of my boxes for things I was looking for in my daytime moisturizer - won't break me out, works well under makeup and mixed with liquid foundation, tinted for days I want a minimal makeup look, decent spf with only mineral sunscreens, doesn't contain a bunch of nonsense ingredients like fragrance and tons of silicones, and a fair price point.
This is a product I would continue to buy, but probably only in the warmer months when I'm at my darkest, which is my biggest gripe. This tint is not going to work on everyone. Even though I consider my skin to be on the light/medium side, this would be WAY too dark and pink for me at my palest. My fair complected daughter was not able to wear this without looking really odd - too pinky tan and splotchy on her skin. Blending it in just made it rub off and pill.
I think that the claim of being non-greasy is mostly true. On my normal/dry skin, it starts off tacky and remains slightly shiny / dewy if I wear it on its own. But the texture of this is fairly heavy and thick and may only be appreciated by those with drier skin. It's not a product that you could just apply sheerer so as to avoid the heavy feel without sacrificing the sun protection.
And lastly, the packaging isn't my favorite, specifically due to the fact that the inner rim gets gunky so easily.
For the price, I think it's worth a try if you think you're skin tone is within the narrow scope of this tint and you don't mind a heavier, more hydrating feel to your sunscreen.
Not for light, oily skin 3
Mxgxn from WI
I have light-medium skin in the summer, and unfortunately this made it look as if I'd rubbed oily peanut butter all over my face. Couldn't help but to laugh at myself in the mirror. If you have medium, dry skin, I'm sure you'll like it.
I will buy this cream again. 5
salley from Daphne AL
Day cream
absolutely love it 5
evan from iowa
i use this product daily right after i moisturizer and it works very well for me as i feel protected from the sun and the tint within the product reduces the redness on my face
white tint 2
dani from Michigan
i'm arab so i have olive skin and it left a very bad white cast. if you're fair completed it might work, but if you're a POC or have darker skin don't bother getting it. i love cerave products but this white tint is horrible on my skin
Love it 5
Kay from MA
I use this everyday and it makes my skin look amazing
Best Facial Tint Around the Stores 5
Joey from Florida
Goes on well over CereVe Facial Lotion
Overall Great Product 4
Jesse'sGirl from Maryland
The color is very sheer and blends perfectly for my medium complexion. I love that it has natural mineral sun blocking agents. Lasts all day for me. Only complaint is that it leaves my skin oily. I have to apply loose powder over it to set it so I can apply makeup. Will be a regular part of my summer makeup routine.
High quality for reasonable price 5
Inha from Austin TX
Very light but even skin tone
Works on Fair Skin! 5
Madi from VA
I really like this sunscreen, I am super fair and I was worried reading these reviews that it would looks horrendous on me color wise. I put it on after my moisturizer and blend it in then let it sit for a bit and it looks great! I put my foundation over it and it doesn't make my face look orange or dark at all. I sometimes mix it a tad of a whiter sunscreen into it to lighten it up if I'm not wearing foundation but other than that it's wonderful. Actually been using this instead of a glowy primer and it makes my face look super dewy while also giving sun protection
Love it! 5
Connie from Ashland ky
I use this product daily on my face and neck. Allow at least 15 mins + to dry down. I wish it soaked in faster. But over all is a great product.
LOVE IT 5
Thali from California
I love this sunscreen it doesn't have a strong smell to and also very light on the face ! ❤️
So Badd 1
Ryan from MD
leaves horrible white tint on my black skin and basically full of air.
Just right 5
Non-sun worshiper from Florida
I don't want to wear heavy makeup and I need sunscreen. This fits the bill perfectly! The tint is just right and makes my skin glow. I love that it also has SPF 30!
disappointed 2
anti cast from LA
I liked the claims - sheer tint, has niacinimide, and hydrating. I was looking for something that's more reef safe and wont leave a cast. I've tried a lot of drugstore sunscreens and this is just like the others - it makes me look sooo greasy all day even if I've powdered. At least it still protects me and I will just use t up and throw t away.
Way too tinted 2
Breanna from MN
Color is borderline too dark even with my summer tan, greasy, never really drys, and stinks. Probably a return for me!
Skip this buy 2
Christine from New York
2 stars because it does provide sun protection. I didn't burn but I broke out all over my cheeks. Every time I use this I break out. You would think I would learn. As someone who has gotten their acne under control it's so frustrating to use this and break out again in painful acne. Skip if you are acne prone/ have hormonal acne. Trust me. Like clockwork, I use this and break out. Have used both this and the regular sunscreen with no tint. I will be throwing this out today. No more.
never again 1
JuJu from NY
I bought this sunscreen based on a YouTube review that said, among other things, that the tint of this sunscreen doesn't affect the color of your skin, it's only enough to counteract the white cast of mineral sunscreen ingredients, and supposedly completely blends in. That turned out to be not true at all, this sunscreen is definitely too brown for my skin tone. It is also extremely shiny, and, as the others have said, does not dry down. When running errands around the neighborhood, I prefer to just wear sunscreen by itself, especially since some of them have quite a skin-perfecting effect. This particular sunscreen can't be worn on its own at all, it's extremely ugly. Maybe it would perform better under makeup - I don't know, but I am not inclined to try because it's just so dark! I would have returned it, but I got it with reward points (thinking for sure I would love it), so I wouldn't get any money back anyway. Maybe I'll try mixing it with the white sunscreen to see if that works any better.
Best hands down! 5
Iris from Northern Virginia
I have tan skin (Latina) it blends in perfect, soft, creamy (doesn't feel like it's pulling on your skin, when applying) gives me a perfect shine, sun kissed face.
I always used mineral based sunscreen but always left the white cast... NOT ANYMORE! I don't even need foundation looks like I have it on. The only thing I apply is a little Bronzer or blush and ready to go. AMAZING STUFF!
Medium Skin ✔️ 4
Ashlee from Los Angeles
I really like it. It looks really light at first but it blends in with my medium skin tone right away! No White Cast !! Also it works for my dry skin but if you are really dry apply an oil before bcuz it can look kind of dry on the skin .
