Key ingredients
4.4/5
Zinc oxide is the main active in this melasma sunscreen.
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Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50
$12.59
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 keeps the mineral filter list short and the finish lighter than old zinc sticks. It suits melasma shoppers who already trust Cetaphil for gentle cleansers. Apply generously before makeup.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This melasma sunscreen is a sheer.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a sheer.
The verdict
This melasma sunscreen suits sheer mineral daily SPF.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (La Roche-Posay, EltaMD, CeraVe, Eucerin, ISDIN, and Vanicream). Compare best for, filter, finish, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sheer mineral daily SPF | Daily pigment-aware SPF | Tinted daily mineral SPF | Drugstore mineral face SPF | Tinted SPF 50 lotion | Clinic-leaning mineral fluid | Minimalist mineral moisturizer SPF |
| Filter | Mineral | UV filter | Mineral | Mineral | UV filter | Mineral | Mineral |
| Finish | Sheer mineral | Fluid | Tinted mineral | Mineral fluid | Tinted lotion | Mineral fluid | Moisturizer SPF |
| Skin fit | Sensitive face | Uneven pigment | Melasma-prone face | Daily face | Uneven tone | Photoaging + pigment | Reactive face |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Sheer · SPF 50 | Niacinamide · Face SPF | Tinted · Zinc | SPF 50 · Drugstore | Tinted · SPF 50 | SPF 50 · Fluid | Free-and-clear · Zinc |
| $ / size | $12.59 | $34.97 | $48.00 | $13.97 | $15.88 | $46.00 | $13.97 |
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FAQ
Who is Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 best for?
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 keeps the mineral filter list short and the finish lighter than old zinc sticks. It suits melasma shoppers who already trust Cetaphil for gentle cleansers. Apply generously before makeup.
How did Edyt Beauty score this melasma sunscreen?
Edyt Beauty rates Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from La Roche-Posay, EltaMD, CeraVe, Eucerin, ISDIN, and Vanicream. For more from the same brand, see More from Cetaphil below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Sunscreens for Melasma.
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