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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 versus Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen .

Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on June 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Brand

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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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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
25
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
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Zinc Oxide 4.45%WaterC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl DimethiconeCetyl PalmitateDimethiconeBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterIsononyl IsononanoateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan Gum Caprylyl GlycolSodium Lauroyl GlutamateStearic AcidPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateOlea Europaea Fruit OilHippophae Rhamnoides OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceOsmanthus Fragrans Flower ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractTetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePanthenolTocopheryl AcetatePantolactoneAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerMicrococcus LysateBiosaccharide Gum-1Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidCaprylhydroxamic AcidPhytic AcidSodium CitrateAminomethyl PropanediolPropanediolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolGlyoxalSodium Nitrate

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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: 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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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
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.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 57.

7
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.

10
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.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 30.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 48.

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

42% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 7 reviews
stwrle's Avatar'
Nov 25, 2023

feels a bit heavy on my skin
its a good moisturizer that doesnt leave a white cast and it has spf
but i dont really like the feeling it feels heavy and i have oily skin

feels a bit heavy on my skin
its a good moisturizer that doesnt leave a white cast and it has spf
but i dont really like the feeling it feels heavy and i have oily skin

XxxLieve_skincarexxX's Avatar'
Jul 10, 2023

Amazing!
This moisturizer is great, itś good for fighting acne and it feel nice after you putted it on your face. It's also great that there is SPF in it so you won't buy sunscreen. The price is great.

Amazing!
This moisturizer is great, itś good for fighting acne and it feel nice after you putted it on your face. It's also great that there is SPF in it so you won't buy sunscreen. The price is great.

AnaRitaSantos's Avatar'
Mar 6, 2024

Good product but not for oily skin.
I enjoyed using it during the depth of winter when my skin was very irritated and sensitized by the cold weather. It really helped with repairing my skin barrier and I saw skin improvements with...

Good product but not for oily skin.
I enjoyed using it during the depth of winter when my skin was very irritated and sensitized by the cold weather. It really helped with repairing my skin barrier and I saw skin improvements with regular use. However, I found it to be a little too greasy and oily for my taste and it does not go well with make up.

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Arbonne RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen 59 ingredients

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