CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Scores 100/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with no flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen scores 100/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 52 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 0 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 100/100
- Safe safety score
- 0
- flagged ingredients of 52 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 3606000554832
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen carries a composite safety score of 100/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
On the NOVA processing scale, CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
homosalate 6% octisalate 5% octocrylene 5% zinc oxide 7%, ● uses helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun ● warnings for external use only do not use on damaged or broken skin when using this product, keep out of eyes, rinse with water to remove, stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs keep out of reach of children, if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away, directions for sunscreen use: apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply: • after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying • at least every 2 hours purpose sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen sunscreen • sun protection measures, spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, to decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum spf value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a,m,- 2 p,m, • wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor other information • protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun inactive ingredients water, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, propanediol, butyloctyl salicylate, c12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, niacinamide, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, steareth-20, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, sorbitan isostearate, carbomer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, chlorphenesin, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, citric acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, polyhydroxystearic acid, polysorbate 60, benzoic acid questions or comments? toll-free number 1-888-768-2915 2021626 12 (code f,i,l, v298858/2)
Data Sources
Data as of May 2026. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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