Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF50

Full ingredient list, decoded

42 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
3. 3Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
4. 4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
7. 7Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
8. 8Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
9. 9Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
10. 10Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidA water-soluble UV filter used in sunscreens. It absorbs UVB rays and helps protect…Chemical UV filters
11. 11NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
12. 12Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]Chemical UV filters
13. 13SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
14. 14Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateA UVA-blocking organic sunscreen filter. It is an oil-soluble ingredient that absorbs…Chemical UV filters
15. 15Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
16. 16Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17. 17TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
18. 18Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
19. 19Ceramide ApCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
20. 20Ceramide EopCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…
21. 21Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
22. 22CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
23. 23Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
24. 24Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
25. 25Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
26. 26Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
27. 27Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
28. 28Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA mild emulsifier and surfactant made from lauric acid and lactic acid. It helps oil…
29. 29CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
30. 30Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
31. 31CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
32. 32PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
33. 33Lauroyl Lysine
34. 34HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
35. 35Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
36. 36Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
37. 37Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
38. 38PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
39. 39Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
40. 40Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
41. 41Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
42. 42Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…

Source: CeraVe product page, www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/spf/invisible-hydrating-fluid-sunscreen-spf5, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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