CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 US
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 - US Versus CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel

Day Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 27 ingredients

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel 28 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 27 ingredients

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel 28 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Menthyl Anthranilate 5%

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Octocrylene 2%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Zinc Oxide 6.3%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent
Good for Oily Skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Homosalate 10%, Menthyl Anthranilate 5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Zinc Oxide 6.3%, Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, BHT, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum

Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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

AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
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Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
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When to use

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 27 ingredients

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel 28 ingredients

3 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
248 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30 27 ingredients

1.80
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 50% Heavy 50% Light 50%
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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel 28 ingredients

2.33
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Irritating 100% Hydrating 50% Heavy 50%
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