CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
A fragrance-free morning moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 (zinc oxide 8% plus chemical filters), ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- normal skin
- dry skin
Who it's for: Normal and dry skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 good for dry skin?
The brand lists it for normal and dry skin.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. CETEARYL ALCOHOL is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists NIACINAMIDE.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- GLYCERIN: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 16 of the 31 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is a daily morning moisturizer with sunscreen. CeraVe lists it for normal to dry skin and says in its FAQ that it suits all skin types.
Key ingredients
- Sunscreen filters: Homosalate 10%, octinoxate 5%, octocrylene 2% and zinc oxide 8%, a mix of chemical and mineral filters.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: Listed as sodium hyaluronate; CeraVe says it supports moisture balance.
- Niacinamide: CeraVe says it may help calm skin and reduce water loss.
How to use
Apply liberally to clean skin about 15 minutes before sun exposure, as the last step of your morning routine. Reapply at least every two hours, and after swimming or sweating. On first use, the pump may need 10 to 20 presses to prime.
Who should be careful
CeraVe says it’s free of added fragrance, oil free and allergy tested. It contains octinoxate. No water-resistance time is stated, so use a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or heavy sweating.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it carries the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for daily use and is non-comedogenic and developed with dermatologists.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/am-facial-moisturizing-lotion-with-sunscreen (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| SPF | Broad spectrum SPF 30 |
| Sunscreen filters | Homosalate 10%, octinoxate 5%, octocrylene 2%, zinc oxide 8% |
| When to use | Morning, as the last skincare step |
| Free from | CeraVe says free of added fragrance and oil free |
| Brand says it suits | normal, dry skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | WATER, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, BHT, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOIC ACID No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Which sunscreen filters does it use?
Homosalate 10%, octinoxate 5%, octocrylene 2% and zinc oxide 8%.
Is it water resistant?
CeraVe doesn't state a water-resistance time; it suggests a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating.