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Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF 50+ PA ++++ - Brazil Versus CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Sunscreen
Day Moisturizer
Japanese Brand Japan
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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.

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.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF 50+ PA ++++ 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Light Scent (2) Great Value (2) Works Well (2)
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Carlos Eduardo

7 months ago
Review

Used only with cleanser, without moisturizer. My skin is oily and acne-prone. It worked very well with me. The product dries fast, leaves a light glow, haven't clogged any pores or caused any breakouts, leaving my skin hydrated. Slight alcohol smell when used that only lasts a little. Having more than 100g is also a massive plus where i live.

#great value
#light scent
#works well
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10 months ago
Review

I love this sunscreen and I've been using this for years. It's a lightweight gel that feels like a moisturizer on the skin. It doesn't irritate my skin nor burn my eyes, and it works well under makeup too. The only downside is that it looks shiny and if you're oily or live in a humid climate, it can look greasy. Other than that, this is a fantastic sunscreen that I'll continue to repurchase.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 26 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
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Lea Kristin

6 months ago
Review

The Cerave Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 broke me out. It contains pore-clogging ingredients and is not fungal acne safe, which is why it didn't work for my skin.

#broke me out
#doesn't work