CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 for combination skin
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide 1- Ceramide Np
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent protection against UV rays and mattifying effects for your combination skin, as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide provide mineral sun protection and help control oiliness.
- The formulation is highly suitable for your skin type, with ingredients like ceramides and sodium hyaluronate supporting skin barrier function and hydration.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every single day. Make sure to reapply ⏱ every two hours if you stay outside.
- Apply this sunscreen as the very last step of your morning routine after your moisturizer. Allow your moisturizer to ⏳ sink in for a minute first.
- Smooth an even layer over your face and gently pat it into the skin without harsh rubbing. Be sure to cover all exposed areas thoroughly.
- For the best finish on your combination skin, apply the sunscreen on completely dry skin over your moisturizer. This helps control any oily shine throughout the day.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes. Do a small patch test before your first full application.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers appreciate this sunscreen stick for its portability and suitability for sensitive skin, making it ideal for travel and children. A significant number of reviews mention a noticeable white cast and a texture that can be challenging to blend into the skin.
Highlights
Convenient and portable Mostly Mentioned
- “Perfect for on-the-go”
- “great for the purse”
- “no drips or spills”
- “easy to keep in a fanny pack”
Leaves white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves a white cast at first”
- “made me look blue”
- “thick white paste”
- “looks ridiculous”
Good for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't burn the heck out of my eyes”
- “improves my ultrasensitive skin”
- “no breakouts or irritation”
- “gentle on my sensitive skin”
Difficult to blend Often Mentioned
- “Required an insane amount of rubbing in”
- “won't spread and absorb well”
- “very heavy feel”
- “hard to spread”
Effective sun protection Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't get burnt at all”
- “kept my skin from burning”
- “protects for two hours”
- “works great for trails”
Texture issues Sometimes Noted
- “Pills under foundation”
- “distinct sheen”
- “heavy feel”
- “feels reassuring but thick”
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Questions and answers
What makes CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 a great fit for combination skin?
This sunscreen is a great fit because zinc oxide and titanium dioxide block UV rays while helping to control oiliness on combination skin. Ceramides and sodium hyaluronate keep your skin hydrated and support your skin barrier without causing irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for combination skin?
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide make this sunscreen a great fit for your combination skin by offering strong sun protection and helping control oiliness. Additionally, ingredients like ceramides and sodium hyaluronate support hydration and keep your skin barrier healthy.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
What does Zinc Oxide do for combination skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm oily and breakout-prone areas while protecting dry spots without clogging pores. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and safely manages shine and redness.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Dermatologic Therapy, 2018
What does Titanium Dioxide do for combination skin?
Titanium dioxide acts as a physical shield on the skin surface to block harmful UV rays without clogging pores or feeling greasy. It sits safely on the outermost layer of healthy skin and is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It offers great protection and helps control oiliness on your combination skin while keeping it hydrated.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step of your skincare routine, after applying your moisturizer and before makeup. It is safe to use alongside retinol applied at night, as the mineral filters sit on the surface without causing irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
How often should I use this sunscreen?
Use this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine to protect your combination skin from UV rays. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps control oiliness throughout the day.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin. It has a very safe formula with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could irritate your skin.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Topical application of micronised titanium dioxide results in no dermal absorption, with the particles being deposited solely on the outermost surface of the stratum corneum.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025Nels cream achieved a similar reduction in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesion counts compared to 5% benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris patients, but caused significantly fewer side-effects such as peeling and dryness.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2000Topically applied coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanoparticles under flexing and massage are retained in the stratum corneum with no significant penetration into the viable epidermis and no cellular toxicity in human skin.
Nanomedicine, 2016Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006Hyaluronic acid-grafted titanium dioxide nanoparticles increased SPF from 13.3 to 19.1 while demonstrating low photocatalytic activity, exceptional thermal stability with >95% SPF retention, enhanced moisturization with >80% hydration retention, and minimal cytotoxicity with 88.5% cell viability in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to unmodified nanoparticles.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025UVB-damaged skin slightly enhanced titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticle penetration from sunscreen formulations, but minimal transdermal absorption was detected in pigs.
Toxicological Sciences, 2011Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Paraffin, Candelilla Wax, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Polyethylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide Np, Ceramide 6-Ii, Ceramide 1, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyhydrostearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Bht, Carbomer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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