It's supposed to be "invisible" but it is so thick and white that I looked like I dusted my face with flour. Apply to one area of the body at a time, rubbing well. size which fits nicely in my purse. Also, it has little grains in it, like grains of sand. Inactive: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, PEG-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodiumdodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin. also super hard to blend out, Oil-free face lotion with 100% mineral sunscreen filters that form a protective barrier on the skin to help reflect UVA and UVB rays, Provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Sunscreen helps protect skin from sun damage, which can lead to premature signs of aging and skin cancer (when used as directed with other sun protection measures), Helps restore the protective skin barrier with ceramides, Helps attract moisture to the skin with hyaluronic acid, Awarded the Skin Cancer Foundation Daily Use Seal of Approval, Accepted by the National Eczema Association, Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are 100% mineral sunscreen filters that form a protective layer on the skin to help reflect the sun's rays, Ceramides help restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier, Hyaluronic acid attracts hydration to the skin's surface and helps skin retain moisture. It may leave a white cast, yes, so start out very small and work your way up. It worked! I didn't want to give up so easily, so I decided to try patting it in like I would for foundation. It lasts well through sweat and swimming, i'm not super dark and this leaves a major white cast!! It is great for all faces and applies well. On a positive note, for the 15 minutes that I had it on my face, it did not sting or burn my eyes. It is important to note that with any spf, though, you are supposed to pat it into your skin anyway in order for the SPF to absorb properly. I like this product because it is lightweight, water resistant, and applies smoothly. I found that this is not necessarily true for people like myself who do not have fair skin. Precautions: For external use only. Horrible white cast. May be fine for specific activities. This even got all over my Fitbit band and was difficult to get off. Just like everyone else, I tried rubbing it on my face and the consistency was very dry and chalky looking! I have normal skin and this was so drying and chalky and didn't not absorb into my skin it all. All sunscreens should be applied liberally for sun protection. For that reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 rating. But I hate it for daily wear. I solely use cerave for my skin care so didn't think twice to buy this sunscreen. Apply a small amount in the palm of your hands and rub them together. Apply CeraVe Sunscreen Lotion liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure, 2. I purchased the 2 oz. The formula should spread easily leaving a lightweight, non-greasy feel. Application: Mineral sunscreens form a barrier on the surface of the skin to reflect the sun's rays, and a white cast can sometimes remain after applying the product. How to Use: 1. It left a horrible white cast and made me look sick. Couldn't figure that out but the grains wouldn't go away, even after I shook the tube for about 30 seconds. Sorry to say but imo this is one of the worst facial sunscreens I have ever tried. Reapply at least every 2 hours, use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Active: Titanium Dioxide - 9% (Sunscreen), Zinc Oxide - 7% (Sunscreen). CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a hydrating, 100% mineral sunscreen with ceramides to reinforce the skin barrier. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. I love every other Cereve product I've used, so I'm really disappointed with this one. Other than that, it's a great product. On me, it actually does leave that white residue. Lord help you if you are wearing black clothes. The reason why I bought it was because it was highly rated in a national magazine and was said to be invisible and not leave that white residue that most sunscreens leave behind. This is my go to spf to keep in the pool bag. I had to wash it off with an oil cleanser after about 15 minutes because my skin couldn't breathe due to the thick formula. I use the tinted sunscreen and enjoy that more. A little bit of this spf can go a long way! It is essential to use any sunscreen product as directed.