Side-by-side comparison

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 vs COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+

Both sunscreens contain Zinc Oxide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

1Shared hero active
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
SunscreenBudgetMorning only
Sun ProtectionSensitivityDamaged Barrier

A 100% mineral (zinc + titanium) face sunscreen built on CeraVe's ceramide base. Gentle and fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin — the trade-off is the slight white cast and thicker feel typical of all-mineral filters.

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COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
SunscreenBudgetMorning only
Sun ProtectionDrynessSensitivity

A chemical-mineral hybrid daily sunscreen with aloe for soothing. Lightweight and hydrating with minimal cast; a budget K-beauty staple, though high-SPF chemical filters mean diligent reapplication is still needed.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain Zinc Oxide. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 adds Titanium Dioxide. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ adds Niacinamide. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is the better fit for a damaged barrier; COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ for dryness. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Zinc Oxide
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Zinc Oxide~5–25%
  • Titanium Dioxide~3–10%
  • Glycerin~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~1.5–4%

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ — top of the list

  • Aloe Barbadensi…~50–80%
  • Aqua~5–25%
  • Ethylhexyl Meth…~3–10%
  • Zinc Oxide~2–6%
  • Glycerin~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
CategorySunscreenSunscreen
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forSun Protection, Sensitivity, Damaged BarrierSun Protection, Dryness, Sensitivity
Usage notesMorning onlyMorning only
Shared hero activesZinc Oxide
Questions

Common questions

Is the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 or the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain Zinc Oxide; CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 adds Titanium Dioxide; COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ adds Niacinamide.
What's the difference between the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+?
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's hero actives are Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide and Ceramides. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+'s are Aloe Vera, Zinc Oxide and Niacinamide.
Are the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ dupes for each other?
Partly. They share Zinc Oxide, but CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Titanium Dioxide and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+'s Niacinamide aren't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ together?
You only need one sunscreen per application. Use whichever you'll apply generously and reapply, and keep the other for a different setting if you like both.
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