Name: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF50 Face Cream
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 471589
Availability: InStock
Rating: 45 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF50 Face Cream

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

10

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-8)

What's inside

Homosalate

Endocrine disruption potential, skin penetration, possible environmental toxicity, bioaccumulation

Octocrylene

Skin absorption, potential allergen, environmental persistence, potential for generating benzophenone (a potential carcinogen), suspected endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation in aquatic environments

Steareth-2

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not assessed for food use, environmental concerns

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Polysorbate 60

Potential skin and eye irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing, digestive discomfort at high oral doses, minor sensitization risk

Steareth-20

Skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Limited long-term safety data, potential skin irritation, environmental concerns

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ultra-processed, possible gut microbiome disruption, limited safety data, potential for mild digestive discomfort

Xanthan Gum

Rare allergenic potential, minor digestive discomfort at high intake

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Potential for skin irritation, possible gut irritation if ingested, ultra-processed, limited long-term oral safety data

Octisalate

UVB protection, stabilizes other sunscreen agents

Water

Hydration medium, solvent for active ingredients, essential for biological functions

Cellulose

Biodegradable, renewable material used for cushioning or absorption

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Improves texture of cosmetic products, enhances product stability

Propanediol

Helps hydrate skin by retaining moisture, enhances ingredient delivery

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Glycine Soja Oil

Source of essential fatty acids, used as a skin emollient and carrier oil in cosmetic formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent, fixative, biodegradable

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane structure, precursor for steroid hormone synthesis, bile acid production

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

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

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Emollient, skin conditioning, natural thickener

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Provides film-forming, thickening, and viscosity control in topical formulations

Zinc oxide

Broad-spectrum UV protection, skin barrier support, antimicrobial properties

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

Butyloctyl Salicylate

UV protection as a sunscreen agent, emollient properties enhancing skin feel

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier function, improves uneven skin tone, reduces fine lines, essential nutrient

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

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, protects oils from rancidity, skin conditioning agent

Chlorphenesin

Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of personal care products

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability, enhances skin feel and adherence

Benzoic Acid

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

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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