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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 versus CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 .

Last updated on October 02, 2023. Published on December 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen Canadian Brand Canada

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Starts at $15.99
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Starts at $16.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 50.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

12% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 25 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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tabby_274

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

holy moly
so i’ve tried both chemical and mineral sunscreens and whether they’re high end, korean, or just highly praised, they didn’t work for...

holy moly
so i’ve tried both chemical and mineral sunscreens and whether they’re high end, korean, or just highly praised, they didn’t work for me. the pilling and white cast was horrible in all of them. when i was in a rush i would skip the sunscreen for fear that my makeup would get ruined and i wouldn’t have time to redo it. however this is a sunscreen i will never skip out on. it feels amazing on the skin, it has a white creamy look but it fades completely clear. if you’re wondering, it works for lighter skin too. After all i don’t think anyone looks good with a white cast. i have sensitive skin as well and so far so good. buy it!!!!!!

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lonelydeath

21 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

I love how hydrating this sunscreen is and it also has amazing coverage. It was a life saver throughout the winter because it never once made my...

I love how hydrating this sunscreen is and it also has amazing coverage. It was a life saver throughout the winter because it never once made my skin feel dry and doesn't melt off when you sweat. However, it make me look shiny and kind of oily throughout the day. It took a while for it to absorb, but left a few spots on my face to still look shiny.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 50 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

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