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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion versus Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on September 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Canadian Brand Canada
Sunscreen Brazilian Brand Brazil

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.

Price

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Buy Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion

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Buy Photoage Water SPF 50

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 35.

Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

35% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients

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Dermage Photoage Water SPF 50 21 ingredients

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wthtay

9 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

My fave
It's seriously the best SPF I've ever used. So lightweight, no whitecast, it's hydrating and feels great under makeup too. If you're from...

My fave
It's seriously the best SPF I've ever used. So lightweight, no whitecast, it's hydrating and feels great under makeup too. If you're from Brazil, definitely should give this one a try

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