Comparison between Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 vs. CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Vanicream

Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

CeraVe

100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

- 25 components -

- 42 components -

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Ingredients in both products 13

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate and 8 more. Show.

Components only in Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 12

Isopentyldiol, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Sucrose Stearate and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 48.0%

Components only in CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 29

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer and 24 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 69.0%

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Components position by position

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Water

Titanium Dioxide

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Zinc Oxide

Isopentyldiol

Water

Squalane

Glycerin

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Dimethicone

Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Isododecane

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging, Rejuvenation, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30:

Elasticity improvement, Regeneration

Effects unique for 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30:

UV Protection, Acne fighting, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair conditioning, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

7 out of 25

28%

chemical

11 out of 25

44%

natural

8 out of 42

19%

chemical

30 out of 42

71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#51,2-Hexanediol^#25

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Sodium Hyaluronate^#29Palmitic Acid^#32

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Zinc Oxide^#2Glyceryl Stearate SE^#7Stearic Acid^#12Myristic Acid^#28

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Citric Acid^#37

Detailed view

Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 vs. CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Titanium Dioxide (6%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.