Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) versus CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 .
Last updated on October 02, 2023. Published on June 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or 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
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
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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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Tapioca Starch • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Octyldodecanol • Panthenol • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Pantolactone • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Piroctone Olamine • 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 WaterNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 2.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 6.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 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 OctocryleneNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 10.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 20.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 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.
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 21.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 28.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients
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