CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 US
Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 - US Versus Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Day Moisturizer
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

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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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 41 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 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 Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 41 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50

Homosalate 8%

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide 7%

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 5%

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

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Steareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 1

Cellulose

Absorbent

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning

Steareth-2

Emulsifying
2 / 2

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon 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

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

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

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Stabilising

Homosalate 8%, Zinc Oxide 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Steareth-20, Cellulose, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Steareth-2, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Glycine Soja Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Benzoic Acid, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide 12%

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

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Dimethiconol

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Glyceryl Behenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isodecyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Isostearate

Emollient
4-5 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyester-7

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica Silylate

Emollient

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tribehenin

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tridecyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Water

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Oxide 12%, Allantoin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Salicylate, Water

Ingredient Ratings

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AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 41 ingredients

Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 23 ingredients

5 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
14 Routines
93% use in am
7% use in pm
93% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 50 41 ingredients

2.60
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 63% Great Value 50% Oily 38%
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