Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 .
Last updated on April 13, 2024. Published on June 18, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 39 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isopropyl Palmitate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Propanediol • Zea Mays Starch • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Oryza Sativa Cera • Stearic Acid • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Triethanolamine • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Triethyl Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Myristic Acid • Cholesterol • Palmitic Acid • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Benzoic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate
Water • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Propylene Glycol • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Titanium Dioxide • Isohexadecane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Stearic Acid • Triethanolamine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Talc • Synthetic Wax • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-100 Stearate • Palmitic Acid • Dimethicone • Limonene • Xanthan Gum • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Caprylyl Glycol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Geraniol • Disodium EDTA • Citral • Citronellol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Coumarin • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum
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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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 GumCeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Great for sensitive skin.
I have been using it for around 6 months and it works great with my skin!
I had been looking for a moisturizer with...
Great for sensitive skin.
I have been using it for around 6 months and it works great with my skin!
I had been looking for a moisturizer with high SPF protection for a while before I encountered this product (before the highest SPF in my moisturizer was SPF 30, also Cerave).
I still apply another sunscreen SPF+++50 once the moisturizer gets absorbed, but I loved adding another product with a high level of protection to my daily routine.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 39 ingredients
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