CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF25

Name: CeraVe - Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF25
Brand: CeraVe

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WORKS FOR

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

niacinamide
ceramide ap
ceramide eop
ceramide np
phytosphingosine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cetearyl alcohol
cholesterol
dimethicone
glycerin
homosalate
octocrylene
silica
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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"Won't Clog Pores."

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
phytosphingosine	LOW

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
tocopherol	LOW

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

This product can also help with skin tone because it offers sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF25"

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WIMJ summary

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: dimethicone, cholesterol.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
phytosphingosine	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	6.1% - 7.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 4.9%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.6% - 4.4%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.2% - 3.9%
niacinamide 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	1.9% - 2.3%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.8% - 2.2%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2% - 2.4%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	1.2% - 1.5%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1% - 1.3%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.75% - 1.1%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.6% - 0.9%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.55% - 0.85%
behentrimonium methosulfate Helps oil and water mix together	0.4% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.65%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.45% - 0.7%
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.35% - 0.6%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.55%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.25% - 0.5%
tocopherol 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	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
myristic acid Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
ceramide np 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	0.25% - 0.45%
ceramide ap 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	0.15% - 0.3%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.2% - 0.35%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.15% - 0.3%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.1% - 0.2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
ceramide eop 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	0.1% - 0.2%
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