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Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF 50+ Versus CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum - USA

Sunscreen

Serum

French Brand

American Brand

Updated on May 19, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Capital Soleil UV-Clear SPF 50+

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Silica

Isopropyl Myristate

3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Stabilising

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

Perlite

Absorbent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Salicylic Acid

Sarcosine

Silica Silylate

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Vitreoscilla Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Zinc PCA

Humectant

Parfum

Masking

Resurfacing Retinol Serum

Water

Propanediol

Dimethicone

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Potassium Phosphate

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Carbomer

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Dimethiconol

Lecithin

Sodium Citrate

Retinol

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient

3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Citric Acid

Buffering

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Pentylene Glycol

Phytosphingosine

Xanthan Gum

Polysorbate 20

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Citric Acid

Masking, Buffering

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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 even out skin tone.

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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient, Masking

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.

The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.

Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

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.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Water

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!

Learn more about Water