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CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Wax-heavy mineral stick; gentle ceramide complex. BHT a minor concern. Stick format reduces elegance/blendability.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
67.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #999 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Wax-heavy mineral stick; gentle ceramide complex. BHT a minor concern. Stick format reduces elegance/blendability.
Verdict Should you buy it?
All-mineral stick (TiO2 6% + ZnO) on a wax and paraffin base with the CeraVe ceramide trio. Stick format prioritizes targeted touch-ups over smooth all-over coverage, and BHT sits late in the list.
Pros
- All-mineral filter pair (TiO2 6% with ZnO) for broad UV defense
- Ceramide 1/3/6-II plus cholesterol mirror CeraVe's barrier complex
- Hyaluronic acid and phytosphingosine add hydration
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Portable stick format suits nose, ears, and reapplication
Cons
- Wax-heavy base feels occlusive on the full face
- Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant some shoppers avoid
- Stick payoff is uneven on large or hairy areas
- White cast is possible without a tint
Who it's for: Suits someone who wants a portable mineral touch-up stick to layer over a daily lotion, especially on nose, ears, and hairline.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 4
Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Paraffin·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Ozokerite·Dimethicone·Beeswax·Polyethylene·Cetyl Alcohol· Ceramide 3 Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide 6 Ii Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide 1 Skin-barrier lipid. ·Cholesterol·Phytosphingosine· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Carbomer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Isostearic Acid·Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate·Xanthan Gum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.