Name: CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 50
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 434518
Availability: InStock
Rating: 72 (1 reviews)

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 50

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Palmitic Acid

High intake associated with elevated LDL cholesterol, potential cardiovascular risk with excessive consumption

PEG-100 Stearate

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential endocrine disruption in high doses (based on limited animal studies)

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Potential skin irritation, limited toxicity data for ingestion, not intended for food consumption

Triethanolamine

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines, respiratory irritation on inhalation of aerosols

Xanthan Gum

Possible mild gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals, rare allergenic potential

Oryza Sativa Cera

Natural, biodegradable, non-toxic, used as natural thickener and stabilizer

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient, improves skin texture and spreadability of formulations

Pentylene Glycol

Humectant, solvent, enhances skin hydration and product texture

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch Modified

Improves texture, stability, thickening in processed foods

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsification and formulation stabilization, improves texture and spreadability in topical products

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent, fixative, biodegradable

Sodium Polyacrylate

Effective water retention, thickener, stabilizer, enhances product texture

Myristic Acid

Emollient properties, texture enhancer in cosmetics, energy source in diet

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane integrity, precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Glycerin

Humectant and moisturizer in personal care, sweetener and solvent in food, generally recognized as safe at normal use levels

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Effective broad-spectrum UV protection, photostability

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier integrity, improves skin appearance, essential nutrient

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Effective UVA protection in topical sunscreen formulations

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Effective UVB absorber, photostable, enhances sunscreen efficacy

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning, detangling, reduces static in hair

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Tocopherol

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, prevents lipid oxidation

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Effective thickener and stabilizer, enhances texture and stability of formulations

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Moisturizing, emollient properties, supports skin barrier function

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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