Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 vs CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Cetaphil

CeraVe

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

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

Moisturizer with SPF

16 ingredients

26 ingredients

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Brand from United States

At a Glance

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Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
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.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol

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

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient
0 / 0
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
0 / 0
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
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 (in both products)
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 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
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Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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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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Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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