Product Reviews Rated 2.71 out of 5 stars
24 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Solid mineral sunscreen I disagree with most of these negative reviews on here. This is a mineral-based sunscreen so of course there's going to be some white cast, unless they add pigment to the formula to mimic different skin tones. I find that if I rub it in thoroughly before it dries down, then the white cast dissipates quite a bit. I have very fair skin, however, so I could see this being an issue for people with deeper skin tones.
I would say if you really want a sunscreen with no cast, you have to look at either tinted mineral sunscreens or just chemical sunscreens.
This is a really nice, affordable, healthy sunscreen. I would recommend.
I also like that it comes in both SPF 30 and SPF 50. While I like to use SPF 50 on my face, on my body I use SPF 30 so I can still get a little bit of color.
Most Helpful Critical Review No for me i got this on clearance and was assuming I'd be able to make it work for me. This has not been the case.
Like everyone else, the white cast is kind of outrageous. I have tan skin with warm undertones and this makes me look purple and washed out. With my first use I made the mistake of just globbing it on and THAT was a very, very ashy mistake. To be able to help dispel the white cast, i mix this formula with castor oil or jojoba oil and with my regular lotion and go from there (though i have been worried about how that has been affecting the integrity of the formula.)
I'm determined to use all the product, so for now, I've decided to use this as a sunscreen for when I go running during the mornings and afternoons.
Overall, i wouldn't recommend this sunscreen unless you're in need of some serious sun coverage and definitely not if you're brown or black----this will leave a highly noticeable white cast.
Reviewed by 24 customers it's okay sunscreen 3
Emily from New York
This sunscreen is great for hiding hyperpigmentation and protecting from the UV ray but not so great for darker skin tones because it leaves a white cast on your skin. Plus, it will stain your darker clothes.
Mineral sunscreen 5
NmZ from Tx
Just for educational purposes, mineral sunscreen are chalkier so that they don't leave a greasy cast like normal sunscreen. For those struggling with a white cast, try ONLY a dab (no bigger than the top of your index or pinky finger) then dot it on your forehead, cheeks, nose and neck. Then add your normal face moisturizer to your hand and apply to face using circular motions to blend in with sunscreen. Use patting motions once blended to finish. You should not have a white cast or pilling, if you see this; YOU'VE APPLIED TOO MUCH! You can also mix a dab of sunscreen with moisturizer prior to applying. Less is more with this product and it dries down great! I love it and am buying a refill!
better than what the reviews say about it 4
olivia from indiana
i bought this sunscreen for my face after using neutrogena clear skin sunscreen for around a year (i stopped bc it pilled around my hairline). at first i was surprised because a little goes a long way and it is harder to blend than sunscreens i'm used to, BUT, when you apply it on freshly MOISTURIZED skin and really pat it in it will blend out nicely and leave your skin looking beautiful!!!!! the reviews about it leaving your skin purple are either applying too much or not blending it out all the way. (patting motions work best) anyways my makeup applies beautifully on top of it and my skin stays hydrated all day.
I don't think I would buy it again 1
Jonny Boi from Cumming ga
I applied the product on before going to the beach and it made my skin purple even the face one made my face purple I had to shower before heading out to the beach I looked like a grape
I Really Like It 5
Stasia Hoop from Indianapolis Indiana
I'm not sure what type of face y'all have but I have to disagree with the negative reviews on this. I actually really like this product!! & it does nothing of what these negative reviews claim, to my face. The only downfall is.. I really wish it came in a larger size!! Especially since it tells you to reapply every 2hrs.
The best sunscreen that WORKS and HYDRATES 5
Sarah from Bangor, Me
I LOVE this sunscreen. I even turned my two very fair completed friends on to it. It is a mineral based sunscreen, so yes there will be lots of rubbing in required. But that is why this works so well! I have olive-italian skin so I am naturally tan and I don't have an issue with any "white cast" left behind. This is the only sunscreen that I will take on vacation with me. It lasts a while, moisturizes my skin, and keeps me from burning. My only complaint is that I wish it came in TSA approved size for my carryon.
do not buy!! 3
Joe from Albuquerque
dry, doesn't blend well, chalky, leaves a SUPER bad white cast that looks like clown makeup, terrible
STAY AWAY 1
Killah from Orlando
I like most cerave products but this one is horrendous. White cast is next level and they have a lot of nerve calling this lightweight when it stuck to the fine hairs on my arms and refused to sink in. I had to re-shower and wash my arms with anti bacterial soap in order to remove the sunscreen and go about my day. It was THAT BAD!
No for me 2
oooooo from New Mexico
i got this on clearance and was assuming I'd be able to make it work for me. This has not been the case.
Like everyone else, the white cast is kind of outrageous. I have tan skin with warm undertones and this makes me look purple and washed out. With my first use I made the mistake of just globbing it on and THAT was a very, very ashy mistake. To be able to help dispel the white cast, i mix this formula with castor oil or jojoba oil and with my regular lotion and go from there (though i have been worried about how that has been affecting the integrity of the formula.)
I'm determined to use all the product, so for now, I've decided to use this as a sunscreen for when I go running during the mornings and afternoons.
Overall, i wouldn't recommend this sunscreen unless you're in need of some serious sun coverage and definitely not if you're brown or black----this will leave a highly noticeable white cast.
Worst sunscreen ever 2
Hazel from Miami
Just look at the pictures lol this is the worst sunscreen ever makes me breakout and it's sticky like preschooler glue and it literal painted my face white with patches
Do not buy !
LITERAL BODY PAINT 1
that random girl from California
I bought this at my local ulta store and was in a hurry to buy a sunscreen, I choose this one because it seemed pretty legit ,but oh boy i was wrong. I first applied a normal amount of sunscreen and it came out very WHITE, my friends even considered it to be extra white body paint. So the sunscreen would blend in my skin I had to rub very hard for it not to leave a white cast. Like it hurt rubbing it in, I hate this sunscreen. Save your skin and buy a different one
Threw it straight in the trash 1
Jamie89 from PA
Can't even tell you if it actually works because I never made it out the door! It's SO thick and sticky and WHITE. I get it's mineral, but it's like thick sticky Elmer's glue. Couldn't even wait for it absorb (if it ever even gets to that point). I rubbed in what I could and ended up washing it off (double cleanse for sure) and throwing it in the trash. I don't know if I got a bad one or what, but trust me, it sucks. Just glad I got mine for like $7 or I'd be taking it back.
Solid mineral sunscreen 5
Sid from Pasadena, CA
I disagree with most of these negative reviews on here. This is a mineral-based sunscreen so of course there's going to be some white cast, unless they add pigment to the formula to mimic different skin tones. I find that if I rub it in thoroughly before it dries down, then the white cast dissipates quite a bit. I have very fair skin, however, so I could see this being an issue for people with deeper skin tones.
I would say if you really want a sunscreen with no cast, you have to look at either tinted mineral sunscreens or just chemical sunscreens.
This is a really nice, affordable, healthy sunscreen. I would recommend.
I also like that it comes in both SPF 30 and SPF 50. While I like to use SPF 50 on my face, on my body I use SPF 30 so I can still get a little bit of color.
its so white! 3
Jen from Seattle
I'm looking for a mineral sunscreen that I can wear everyday on my hands and arms that doesn't have a white cast and won't rub off on clothing and everything I bump into. This is quite the opposite. I love the brand of Cerave but this is by far the worst product I've ever used from them. I'm so disappointed!
Useless 1
narnniaa from Detroit, MI
This is one of the worst products I've used. I tried it by itself the first time and got a terrible white cast and then again mixed with a little bit of my CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion and it was even worse. I wouldn't pay $5 for this.
I love this product 5
Mj from Missouri
This product is supposed to go on after everything else not make up just skin care
Wouldn't purchase again 2
Ash from Toms River
I recently started buying CeraVe products and have loved them all, except for this one. It leaves a terrible white cast and it's so hard to rub in, I've even tried using a makeup sponge and foundation brush and nothing really works. So disappointed because I had such high hopes for this sunscreen.
It's like spreading white paint 1
lemonzest from New York City
It's so hard to spread and leaves such a white pastey mess. I even tried to mix it with moisturizer and it's still white. I hate it
Just okay 3
Shan Lux from Buffalo Ny
You have to use very little and really work it in. It leaves a white cast and gets on clothing easily- then it's hard to get off the clothing. If you're okay with the white cast and really rub it in it does the job. It's has good ingredients which is why I bought it in the first place.
Nope 1
Wife of a golfer from In
Purchased for my husband to use in Florida on his golf trip. I was expensive but appeared to have good ingredients. He hated it said walked around all day with white legs :(
Needs Improvement 2
Gigi from New Jersey
I need a good SPF since I'm out doors quite a bit but this turned my skin white and Flaky.. will not purchase again going back to my Oil of Olay moisturizer with sunscreen
It's the best chemical free sunscreen 5
BadPanda from Washington, DC
So I am allergic to the active ingredient sunscreen and can only use chemical free sunscreen and CeraVe makes the best chemical free sunscreen. Remember, Hawaii signed the first bill in the country that will ban sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to coral reefs. Florida is considering the same ban.
Waste of money - leaves your skin white 1
Elaine from Phoenix, AZ
This sunscreen leaves a very white layer of sunscreen on. Does not rub in or blend. I put it on then had to suffer looking like a ghost while out in the sun. What a bummer!
Cruise Tested 3
Lil B from Ohio
I love the CeraVe body lotions so I thought I would try their sunscreen. I gave this three stars because it was awful to rub in and left me looking white. I have an olive skin tone and I would try to rub this in and it still left me looking pasty. It did its job and kept me protected during my cruise, but I did not like that it left me looking white. I honestly do not know if I will use this again.