Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 versus Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ .
Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on June 28, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Niacinamide • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Caprylyl Glycol • Palmitic Acid • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Myristic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide EOP
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Titanium Dioxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Propylene Glycol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Octocrylene • Cyclopentasiloxane • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Petrolatum • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Ethylparaben • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Methylparaben • Myristyl Myristate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylparaben • Sodium Chloride • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.
As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 25 31 ingredients
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
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.
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.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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