CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 vs Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30

CeraVe

Aveeno

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.

A moisturizer with spf built around Colloidal oatmeal and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.

Moisturizer with SPF

26 ingredients

29 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Phytosphingosine
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Glyceryl Stearate Se

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —

Titanium Dioxide
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Zinc Oxide
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Triacontanyl PVP
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Bulking
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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