Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint versus The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants .
Last updated on April 25, 2024. Published on June 06, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Isododecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitan Stearate • Niacinamide • Peg-8 Laurate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sorbitan Isostearate • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethiconol • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Myristic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Astaxanthin • Disodium Uridine Phosphate • Ethyl Ferulate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Picea Mariana Bark Extract • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Glucose • Maltose • Fructose • Trehalose • Urea • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Isochrysis Galbana Extract • Lysolecithin • Lecithin • Triolein • Pentylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate • Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Tocopherol • Alumina • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideCeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 4.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideCeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 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 Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 30.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 33.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 34.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 61.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinCeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 35.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 62.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 38.
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants contains this as ingredient number 57.
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CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
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CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
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CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants 62 ingredients
hannah_strike3
I LOVED this product, only SPF that will work for my highly senstive, acne prone, oily skin. I'm SO gutted the ordinary have discontinued it,...
I LOVED this product, only SPF that will work for my highly senstive, acne prone, oily skin. I'm SO gutted the ordinary have discontinued it, PLEASE bring it back or find me a good alternative !
ivancsicsandras
White cast
I love this product's smell and texture, but leaves a white cast on skin, even when thoroughly blended.
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