Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 versus CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 .
Last updated on December 04, 2023. Published on March 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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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
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 😥
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Cyclopentasiloxane • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Benzophenone-3 • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Acrylates Copolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol • Silica • Disodium EDTA • Ethylene Brassylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Ethyl Linalool • Triethanolamine • Cyclamen Aldehyde • Gamma-Undecalactone • Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal • Citronellyl Acetate • Methyl Dimethylmethylenecyclohexane Carboxylate • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 2.7% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyacetophenone • Citric Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 WaterMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 HomosalateMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 OctocryleneMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 AcidMary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 36 ingredients
amnani_892
Greasy but doesn't cause breakout nor burned my skin. Still sad bcz they discontinued this product 😭
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