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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50 for Normal to Dry Skin

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

We assess that "CeraVe - AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50 for Normal to Dry Skin" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.50% - 4.30%, avobenzone 2.00% - 2.50%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90% and uvinul t 1.70% - 2.10%.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as shiny - dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

The product retails for 16.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Topped off with skin-balancing niacinamide and vitamin E, the hydrating cream seeks to balance the complexion for an even-looking skin tone.

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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50 for Normal to Dry Skin

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cholesterol, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, phytosphingosine

ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

ceramide np 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ceramide ap 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potential irritants

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

zea mays starch 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Propanediol, Zea mays starch, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Oryza sativa cera, Oryza sativa bran wax, Stearic acid, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Triethyl citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Myristic acid, Cholesterol, Palmitic acid, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Phytosphingosine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Benzoic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Unknown

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide phytosphingosine +12 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate adenosine +14 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +4 more Other: adenosine centella asiatica extract +13 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +3 more Other: dimethicone homosalate +2 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide ap +6 more Other: ferric hexapeptide-35 ceramide eos +14 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: adenosine camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50 for Normal to Dry Skin

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Irritation risk

What our users say

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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