CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 - Tinted

Day Moisturizer

Sunscreen

American Brand United States

French Brand France

Updated on April 02, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Octocrylene 2.7%

UV Absorber

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Emulsifying

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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Humectant

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Pentylene Glycol

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Carbomer

Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Cholesterol

Emollient

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Disodium EDTA

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Citric Acid

Buffering

Phytosphingosine

Xanthan Gum

T-Butyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50

Titanium Dioxide 11%

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Isododecane

Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dimethicone

Undecane

Triethylhexanoin

Isohexadecane

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Nylon-12

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Phenethyl Benzoate

Silica

Tridecane

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Dicaprylyl Ether

Talc

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Aluminum Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Iron Oxides

Alumina

Abrasive

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Magnesium Sulfate

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Aluminum Hydroxide

PEG-8 Laurate

Stearic Acid

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Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

Astringent

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Benzoic Acid

Masking

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.

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.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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