Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US versus Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin .
Last updated on January 17, 2024. Published on February 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or oils
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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 Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
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
Water • Octocrylene • Triheptanoin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Homosalate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Glyceryl Stearate • Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Niacinamide • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Lactic Acid • Serine • Sodium Lactate • Urea • Sorbitol • Sodium Chloride • Allantoin
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateCeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 4.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 6.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 7.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 8.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 9.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 16.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 US contains this as ingredient number 21.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 27 ingredients
Diorgirl
Waste of money
This irritated my skin, I had little red dots all over my chin after using this. I wouldn't recommend if you are acne-prone or...
Waste of money
This irritated my skin, I had little red dots all over my chin after using this. I wouldn't recommend if you are acne-prone or sensitiv, cause this can really cause irritation!
Erika
Regret Buying
I have acne and it definitely didn't help. It left white casts and is very unpleasing to put on. I DON'T recommend.
Revolution Beauty Moisture Cream SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin 26 ingredients
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Revolution SPF 30 moisturizer
I’ve been using this cream for six months and so far I cannot complain. It’s light on the skin, fast-absorbing, and...
Revolution SPF 30 moisturizer
I’ve been using this cream for six months and so far I cannot complain. It’s light on the skin, fast-absorbing, and doesn’t cause break-outs. Overall a great go-to option for everyday use - the SPF is an added bonus.
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