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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion

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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion — Reddit Reviews

by CeraVe

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Updated October 17, 2026

9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide deliver SPF 50; thick, pale finish.

What the community says

This mineral SPF 50 pairs 9% titanium dioxide and 7% zinc oxide with glycerin, ceramides, niacinamide, and sodium hyaluronate. It suits dry or normal skin needing richer hydration, but oily complexions may find the lotion greasy and visibly white.

From Reddit

Backed by 2 threads from r/SkincareAddiction.

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What people love

  • High-SPF mineral protection in a face lotion
  • Hydrating base with ceramides, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate

Watch out for

  • Leaves a stark white cast on pale complexions
  • Feels horribly oily on some skin
  • Thick, nasty texture

Product details

Product Traits

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Where to buy

Real Reddit threads — 3 mentions across 2 threads

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.

“I’d absolutely say the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral SPF 50.”

Cautionary

“Felt horribly oily on my skin, and turned my already pale complexion into the new territory of Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla”

Cautionary

“Cerave makes em thick and nasty”

Cautionary

“Protect: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50”

Positive

“6. Protect: CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50”

Positive

“Current AM/PM lineup for my combination/acne-prone skin.”

Positive

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