Does CeraVe sunscreen have PFAS?
CeraVe sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 CeraVe sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
CeraVe sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 8 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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What CeraVe says and does about PFAS
We found no PFAS statement from CeraVe itself. The ingredient list on CeraVe’s page for its Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 contains no fluorinated ingredient, and we found no independent PFAS test naming CeraVe products.
- MaterialsThe ingredient list on CeraVe’s page for Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 contains no fluorinated ingredient. CeraVe ↗
Sources checked September 14, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
CeraVe sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Product formulation details on fragrance sourcing are not publicly…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based lotion emulsion with mineral UV filters (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
- Preservative sensitization (methylisothiazolinone). Methylisothiazolinone is a contact allergen in sensitive…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Product contains fragrance ingredients not fully itemized on label…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based lotion with mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), humectants, ceramides…
- Fragrance allergens. CeraVe AM comes in both fragrance-free and lightly fragranced versions. The fragrance…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
- Fragrance allergens. CeraVe mineral sunscreens typically include fragrance compounds to mask the metallic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen is labeled fragrance-free, reducing…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral and chemical UV filters in emulsion base; no intentional water-resistant coating disclosed
- Chemical UV filter allergenicity and photosensitivity. Oxybenzone, avobenzone, and cinnamate esters are…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in emulsion base
- Heavy metals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as mined materials may contain trace contaminants including…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the CeraVe average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. CeraVe averages 75.
See every CeraVe product we grade on the CeraVe brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.