Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ Singapore

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ - Singapore Versus CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 - Europe

Sunscreen

Day Moisturizer

French Brand

American Brand

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++ 26 ingredients

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Day Protector UV EX SPF 30 PA+++

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Octocrylene

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Cyclomethicone

Emollient

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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Benzoic Acid

Beta-Sitosterol

BHT

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Carbomer

Chlorphenesin

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Lecithin

PEG-32

PEG-400

Phenoxyethanol

Poloxamer 188

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Sodium Hydroxide

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Xanthan Gum

AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Propanediol

Zea Mays Starch

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Oryza Sativa Cera

Stearic Acid

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Carbomer

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Triethyl Citrate

Masking

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Polyacrylate

Absorbent

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Myristic Acid

Cleansing

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Citric Acid

Buffering

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Benzoic Acid

Masking

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Benzoic Acid

Masking, Preservative

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum