My sensitive skin (non acne rosacea) prefers a mineral sunscreen. But not everyone tolerates chemical sunscreens. Usually ones needs a chemical sunscreen to avoid the white cast, and need a chemical sunscreen for more options in using an SPF that is hydrating and/or tinted. Many of the tinted mineral sunscreens attempt to lessen the white cast but still leave a hint of a white cast- again mostly fine for me but it leaves out a lot of other skin tones. I like mineral sunscreens, and most work well for me because I have fair skin tone and the white cast isn't too noticeable. Each offer pros and cons, and it comes down to what works best for your life style, your skin and what other needs you are trying to gain from it. When it comes to choosing a sunscreen, it is between mineral/physical blocks and chemical blocks. So for that, I give it an overall 2-stars. While some may judge and disagree with the fact that I gave this product 2-stars because it did not work for me or was not "made" for me, I would have to push back and say that Cerave did use models with darker complexions and gave the illusion that this was for darker skin. I am not saying the product does not work, I am saying that it was not for me and I would not recommend for folks, again, who have more melanin in their skin. Additionally, if you are an oily or sweaty person, this is probably not the best facial sunscreen.
Overall, because of this, I say that this product is not melanin friendly and I would not recommend for folks who have darker complexions. I mean, the fact that the product name is supposed to be "hydrating" should say a lot about the promotion of this sunscreen. Keep in mind that I do moisturize and use serums below so there was no reason for the sunscreen to make my face look dry, but it did. Not to mention that it left dry, patchy spots around my face. Nothing like the color that appeared to be in the tube when you first reveal it. When I applied this product, it left a white-pinkish cast on my face. I do have to give Cerave the benefit of the doubt as they do not specify that their product is resistant against sweat but it is something to note. The pinkish-white color that it cast onto my face balled up and looked like one of those running paint lines on a wall after you have spray painted it.
The product caked up and ran into my eyes. I tried this in a day to day wear and even put the product through a workout session. To say that it was a "light-weight" formula, in my opinion, and experience, was just not true for me.įinally, the overall review. Instead, I would describe it as putting a thin layer of Vaseline on your face. The lotion is a bit heavy and does not feel lightweight. The tinted lotion gave me a sense of hope initially. The lotion itself seems to be darker in color, unlike the usual white color you get when using other sun products. I determined this based on the fact that I have mild acne that gets irritated when exercising or is exposed to direct sunlight-I did not experience this with the Cerave product. The product protects well against the sun-there is no denying the protection here. I am a Brown woman with warm undertones in my early 20s, no major sunspots, combination skin (or normal), and no fine lines or wrinkles (for reference). I was incredibly excited when they released this product as the pictures they used to promote it showed it being used on darker complexions. Most of my facial products are from Cerave. Let me preface by saying that I have been an avid Cerave product consumer and user for a very long time. Formula is paraben free, fragrance free, and noncomedogenic.
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