Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 versus CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on January 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid 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, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 44 ingredients
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 44 ingredients
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 44 ingredients
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 40 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Zinc Oxide 10.5% • Water • Cyclomethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-40 Stearate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide AP • Ceramide 1 • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Squalane • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Lecithin • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Polysorbate 60 • Hyaluronic Acid • Retinol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Iris Florentina Root Extract • Ceteareth-20 • Polysilicone-11 • Polysorbate 20 • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Citric Acid
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
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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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.
Learn more about Sodium PolyacrylateCeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 41.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 43.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 44.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion With SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 44 ingredients
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 30 44 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.
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