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CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Steps 1 In the morning, massage a thin layer onto your face and neck. 2 Reapply at least every 2 hours for optimal SPF face lotion protection. When Time of Day: AM Only Routine Order: Cleanse Tone Treat Moisturize Protect Where Face Tips Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses
Caution
Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Squalane
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Viscosity Controlling
Starch, hydrogen octenylbutanedionate, aluminum salt
Learn more about Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate →Isopropyl Isostearate
Binding, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Isostearate →
Dupes
- CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 5074% match
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer SPF 30 for Oily Skin68% match
- RoC Even Tone Daily Moisturizer SPF 3063% match
- CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 3063% match
- La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide62% match
- Cetaphil Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 5062% match