Name: CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 348018
Availability: InStock
Rating: 67 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Polysorbate 60

Potential skin and eye irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing, digestive discomfort at high oral doses, minor sensitization risk

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Limited long-term safety data, potential skin irritation, environmental concerns

Steareth-20

Skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ultra-processed, possible gut microbiome disruption, limited safety data, potential for mild digestive discomfort

Xanthan Gum

Minor digestive discomfort at high intake, potential allergenicity in rare cases

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Potential for skin irritation, possible gut irritation if ingested, ultra-processed, limited long-term oral safety data

Water

Safe solvent, non-toxic, environmentally benign

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax

Natural, plant-derived wax; provides moisturizing and texturizing properties in cosmetics; biodegradable

Citric acid

Preservative properties, pH buffering, enhances flavor

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient, enhances skin feel and smoothness, natural origin

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Provides film-forming, thickening, and viscosity control in topical formulations

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent, fixative, biodegradable

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane structure, precursor for steroid hormone synthesis, bile acid production

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Glycerin

Humectant properties maintaining moisture, widely used in moisturizers and as a solvent/base in formulations

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Butyloctyl Salicylate

UV protection as a sunscreen agent, emollient properties enhancing skin feel

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier function, improves uneven skin tone, reduces fine lines, essential nutrient

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning, detangling, reduces static in hair

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Chlorphenesin

Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of personal care products

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability, enhances skin feel and adherence

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Provides antioxidant protection, UV filtering properties that protect formulations from photo-degradation

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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