10Rank 10 of 10 · Face Sunscreens SPF 50
CeraVe Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50
A new ceramide fluid with six named UV filters, but it is SPF 50 rather than 50+, costs 42 euros per 100 ml and has almost no owner reviews yet.
6.0BPR score
- €21Price
- No UVA-PF figure; broad-spectrum wording only — published by CeraVePublished UVA protection next to the labelled SPF
- 10 of 10in Face Sunscreens SPF 50
- 6.0BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
CeraVe's Invisible Hydrating Fluid replaces the older facial moisturising lotion with SPF in the brand's German range and suits people who want a moisturiser and sunscreen in one step. CeraVe lists six UV filters: ethylhexyl triazone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano and non-nano) and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. The extras are the brand's three ceramides and vitamin E, a 24-hour hydration claim and a non-comedogenic claim.
It is the only product in this ranking labelled SPF 50 rather than 50+, which puts it in the 'high' rather than the 'very high' category of the EU recommendation. CeraVe uses broad-spectrum wording but publishes no UVA-PF value, and the page does not state water resistance or pack size; the 50 ml figure comes from notino.de, where it costs 21.00 euros (42 euros per 100 ml). It contains DHHB, the filter Stiftung Warentest linked to possible DnHexP contamination in its face test, though this product was not in that test. Owner feedback is too thin to judge: a single 5-star review on notino.de when we checked.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Labelled SPF
- 50
- EU category
- high protection
- UVA-PF / PPD
- not published
- UV filters
- ethylhexyl triazone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
- Key ingredients
- 3 ceramides, vitamin E
- Pack size
- 50 ml (notino.de)
- Price
- 21.00 EUR (notino.de)
- Price per 100 ml
- 42.00 EUR
- Water resistance
- not stated
- Independent test
- none found
- Retailer rating
- 5/5 (1 review, notino.de)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Six UV filters named by the brand
- Three ceramides and vitamin E
- Non-comedogenic claim
- Moisturiser and sunscreen in one
Worth knowing
- SPF 50, not 50+
- 42 euros per 100 ml
- No UVA-PF figure
- Only one owner review found
- No independent test found
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Face Sunscreens SPF 50.
| Product | Score | Published UVA protection next to the labelled SPF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambre Solaire Super UV Fluid SPF 50+ with Hyaluronic AcidTop score | 7.7 | No UVA-PF figure; Garnier states 'very high protection against UVB, UVA and long UVA' — published by Garnier | €10 |
| Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50This product | 6.0 | No UVA-PF figure; broad-spectrum wording only — published by CeraVe | €21 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.9 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is SPF 50 much worse than SPF 50+?
SPF 50 is the top of the EU 'high' category; 50+ is reserved for 'very high' protection. In daily use the bigger factor is how much you apply.
Does it contain DHHB?
Yes, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate is listed. Stiftung Warentest found possible DnHexP contamination in some DHHB products, but this fluid was not in that test.
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