Sunscreen comparison

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 vs Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen

For acne-prone skin, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 scores higher (93% vs 85% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is the safer pick.

	CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30	Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen
Clean score	93%	85%
Pore-clogging	Mild risk	Mild risk
Fungal acne	Fungal-acne safe	Not fungal-acne safe
Ingredients rated 3+	0	0
Recognised ingredients	7 / 30	10 / 31
Type	leave-on	leave-on

Only in CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5

Only in Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen

Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
Tocopherol: rated 2/5

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 or Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen?

For acne-prone skin, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 scores higher (93% vs 85% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is the safer pick.

Do CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 and Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen have similar ingredients?

They share 3 recognised ingredients, including Water, Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.

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