Head to head

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 vs La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ vs CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30.

The bottom line

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 does more across the board (it leads on barrier repair, brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick.

Reach for CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 if you want the actives; La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

CeraVeHydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30Sunscreen · ~€12See every ingredient in Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30, decoded
La Roche-PosayAnthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+Sunscreen · ~€22See every ingredient in Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+, decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 if

  • you are dealing with breakouts and oiliness
  • dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
  • you want the more affordable option

Pick Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ if

  • it is the one you can get most easily or already trust

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    107
  • Brightening / tone
    73
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    83
  • Anti-aging
    65

Side by side

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
TypeSunscreenSunscreen
Key activesZinc Oxide, Glycerin, NiacinamideTinosorb S, Avobenzone, Glycerin
TextureFinish varies by batch and region, so check matte-vs-dewy before committing if that matters to you.Finish varies by batch and region, so check matte-vs-dewy before committing if that matters to you.
FragranceNone detectedNone detected
Fungal-acne safeNot likelyNot likely
PregnancyNo flagged activesNo flagged actives
Ingredients44 listed29 listed
Price~€12~€22

What's in one but not the other

Only in Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30

Both share

Only in Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+

The molecule doing the work

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30Zinc Oxide
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+Tinosorb S

Better for…

  • Dark spots & uneven toneHydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30
  • Breakouts & congestionHydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30
  • Dryness & dehydrationEither works
  • Sensitive, reactive skinHydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 is the cheaper of the two (~€12 vs ~€22).

Ready to pick one?

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Common questions

Is CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 or La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ better for dark spots & uneven tone?

For dark spots & uneven tone, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 does more across the board (it leads on barrier repair, brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 if you want the actives; La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Which is cheaper, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 or La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+?

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 is the cheaper of the two (~€12 vs ~€22).

Can I use CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30 and La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ together?

They are both sunscreens, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.

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