Curél Intensive Moisture Care Base Milk SPF 24 PA++ vs CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50

Curél

CeraVe

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

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

Moisturizer with SPF

25 ingredients

41 ingredients

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Paraben-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free, Reef-safe and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Zinc Oxide
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Zinc Oxide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methicone, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methicone

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Dextrin Palmitate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Polysilicone-9
Hair Fixing
- Silicones
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus leaf extract

Homosalate
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- 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
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Steareth-20
Cleansing
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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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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Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
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