CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream
face sunscreen
CeraVe
face sunscreen
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| ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE | 7.5% |
| ZINC OXIDE | 10.5% |
CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream is a non-comedogenic, anti-aging moisturizer with SPF and encapsulated retinol that is gradually released into your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritation.
Skin Renewing Day Cream is a cushioning sunscreen from CeraVe, a brand based in USA. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It uses a hybrid filter system — Octisalate and Zinc Oxide — combining mineral and organic filters. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide, Sodium Polyacrylate and Retinol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Hybrid mineral and organic filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
The only single filter that covers the whole UVB–UVA1 range on its own. Scatters and absorbs rather than purely absorbing, and can leave a white cast at high loads.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Alcohol
Cyclomethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octadecan-1-ol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Retinol; vitamin A
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerides, palm-oil mono-, di- and tri-, hydrogenated
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Iris Florentina Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Orris, Iris florentina L., Iridaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
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ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, ZINC OXIDE, WATER, CYCLOMETHICONE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, BHT, SQUALANE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CETEARETH-20, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, LECITHIN, RETINOL, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, DISODIUM EDTA, CHLORPHENESIN, ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSILICONE-11, POLYSORBATE 60, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20.
CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, RETINOL, CITRIC ACID, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Retinol, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclomethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 45 ingredients, of which 9 are recorded as actives.
CeraVe, a brand based in USA.
It filters UV with Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Zinc Oxide (zinc oxide).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
It may leave a slight cast. The formula mixes mineral and organic filters, so any cast is usually lighter than a fully mineral sunscreen's.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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