Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ versus CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on October 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Zinc Oxide • CI 77891 • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dibutyl Adipate • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Aluminum Hydroxide • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Stearic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Octyldodecanol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Fructooligosaccharides • Saccharide Hydrolysate • Pullulan • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Madecassoside • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Cyclomethicone • Undecane • Tridecane • Tocopherol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone
Titanium Dioxide 9% • Zinc Oxide 7% • Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitan Stearate • Niacinamide • Peg-8 Laurate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sorbitan Isostearate • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethiconol • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Myristic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 46.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSuntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion 46 ingredients
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Suntique I'm Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50 PA ++++ 42 ingredients
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