Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 Reef Safe?
Not by the law. Allowed in 1 of 9 places we track. See why
- Not allowed: Hawaii
- Not allowed: Maui County
- Not allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Not allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Not allowed: Palau
- Allowed: Aruba
- Not allowed: Guam
- Not allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Not allowed: Thailand
CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 is allowed under the sunscreen laws of Aruba, but not in Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks. It combines chemical and mineral UV filters: octinoxate 7.5% and zinc oxide 10.5%. It is a broad-spectrum facial sunscreen cream made by CeraVe (L'Oréal USA Products, Inc.) and is not water resistant. Its FDA National Drug Code (NDC) is 49967-900.
Sizes: 1.7 oz
Where CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: not a permitted active (mineral only). |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: not a permitted active (mineral only). |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Palau | Not allowed | Octinoxate and phenoxyethanol: banned by name. |
| Guam | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Aruba | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Against guidance | Octinoxate: not a mineral active. |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Against guidance | Octinoxate: on the avoid list. |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Against guidance | Octinoxate: on the avoid list. |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Octinoxate | 7.5% | Chemical |
| Zinc Oxide | 10.5% | Mineral |
CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 inactive ingredients
Water, cyclomethicone, pentylene glycol, phenyl trimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, PEG-40 stearate, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, BHT, squalane, potassium cetyl phosphate, potassium phosphate, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, sorbitan isostearate, carbomer, dimethicone crosspolymer, behentrimonium methosulfate, ceteareth-20, sodium polyacrylate, lecithin, retinol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, disodium EDTA, chlorphenesin, alcohol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, citric acid, hydrogenated palm glycerides, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, iris florentina root extract, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, butylene glycol, polysilicone-11, polysorbate 60, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 20
Highlighted ingredients are regulated somewhere; red ones are restricted in at least one location we track. Dotted ones are listed below.
Fragrance allergens, essential oils and alcohol
- Drying alcohol: alcohol
The EU requires these allergens to be named on cosmetic labels above 0.001% in leave-on products (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III). They can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitized; they don’t affect whether a sunscreen is legal anywhere we track.
Note: Anti-aging SPF face moisturizer with encapsulated retinol. The brand page title omits the SPF; Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is from the FDA DailyMed label (setid 50542a3b-2ef0-452f-b463-79b41e10d1e0, 'Skin Renewing Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Day'). Brand page says to use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Size from the brand category page product tag (DailyMed: 50 g pump).
Common questions about CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It is allowed under the sunscreen laws of Aruba, but not in Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks.
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is not allowed because it contains octinoxate. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is not allowed because it contains octinoxate, and Maui’s rule covers using it there, not just selling it. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is not allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Where is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 not allowed?
Hawaii statewide: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Maui County: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Hawaiʻi County (Big Island): it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. The U.S. Virgin Islands: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Palau: it contains octinoxate and phenoxyethanol, which are not allowed there. Guam: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. The Northern Mariana Islands: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Thailand's national parks: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there.
Does CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?
Yes. It contains octinoxate 7.5%. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii and most other places with a sunscreen law.
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Both. It combines mineral (zinc oxide 10.5%) and chemical (octinoxate 7.5%) UV filters, so it does not meet mineral-only rules.
Is the zinc oxide in CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 non-nano?
Its Drug Facts ingredient list doesn’t state particle size, and US labels aren’t required to. Many brands make non-nano claims elsewhere on the pack or website. No sunscreen law we track regulates nano particles.
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 water resistant?
No. It makes no water-resistance claim, so it isn’t meant for swimming or heavy sweating. Use a water-resistant sunscreen for time in the water.
What is the NDC and UPC for CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30 is listed with the FDA under National Drug Code 49967-900, and its UPC barcode is 301872490020. The NDC identifies this sunscreen on its FDA drug label (DailyMed); package sizes carry longer package NDCs.
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