Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ versus CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint .
Last updated on July 11, 2023. Published on September 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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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The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
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The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cyclopentasiloxane • Titanium Dioxide • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Arbutin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Zinc Oxide • Isononyl Isononanoate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentylene Glycol • Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propylene Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Sucrose • Cellulose Gum • Mica • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Isododecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Propanediol • Stearic Acid • 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 • Aluminum Hydroxide • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 WaterThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 BenzoateThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 5.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 OxideThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 6.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 15.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 44.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 35.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidThe Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 42.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 10.
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The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
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The Purest Solutions UV Shield with Antioxidant Protection Blemish Defense SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 44 ingredients
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