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AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen

About this product

A daytime facial moisturizing lotion from CeraVe with broad-spectrum SPF 50 and niacinamide, formulated to be lightweight while hydrating and protecting skin.

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Dry skinNormal skinSensitive skin
Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

85%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this as a significant improvement over CeraVe's older SPF 30 AM formula, which they found thick and chalky. The SPF 50 is lauded for its lightweight texture, smooth blending, elegant finish, and barrier-repair ingredients that appeal to sensitive skin and acne-prone users alike. The main caveat: it lacks water resistance, so it's best for daily wear or mild conditions, not workouts or water exposure. At around $16, reviewers view it as an accessible, effective starter sunscreen.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideHyaluronic acidVitamin ECeramidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propanediol, Zea Mays Starch, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Myristic Acid, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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What the gurus are saying.

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"They've done such a great job improving on the SPF 30 hybrid AM version. That one was hybrid, but it still had a white cast. Still was a little thick and chalky, surprising for a hybrid sunscreen. But their AM SPF 50 has done wonders. It's very lightweight, much more of an elegant finish than their SPF 30 AM. That's a great one with niacinamide. Just know that that SPF 50 product, that AM product, is not water-resistant, and you want to go for a water-resistant sunscreen if you're going to go do water play or work out outside and get sweaty."
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"They've done such a great job improving on the SPF 30 hybrid AM version. That one was hybrid, but it still had a white cast. Still was a little thick and chalky, surprising for a hybrid sunscreen. But their AM SPF 50 has done wonders. It's very lightweight, much more of an elegant finish than their SPF 30 AM. That's a great one with niacinamide. Just know that that SPF 50 product, that AM product, is not water-resistant, and you want to go for a water-resistant sunscreen if you're going to go do water play or work out outside and get sweaty."
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"If you want something ultra lightweight and your priority is sensitive skin, barrier repair, lower irritation risk while protecting yourself from UVA and UVB, this is a good choice. The AM SPF 50 has a little bit more of a white cast in my opinion. It's affordable and accessible, and it has the ingredients that I want. It's mineral based, but it also has ceramides to help repair the skin barrier as well as niacinamide to soothe, repair, and brighten the skin a bit and regulate sebum for patients with acne-prone skin. The best sunscreen is the one you can tolerate every day, and I'd give this a nine out of 10."
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"My foundation is cleanse in the morning, apply your vitamin C serum if you're in your late 20s and up, and then your sunscreen over that. Could be a moisturizer with SPF like CeraVe AM SPF 50."
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"CeraVe has MBE technology, which helps repair the skin barrier with three essential ceramides, and with that MBE technology you're also hydrating the skin. You find that in their moisturizing cream and moisturizing lotion. I like their CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50. So great line."
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"You can do a moisturizer with SPF if you'd like just to kind of combine those two. I like CeraVe AM SPF 50."
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"CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50. Their AM very nice with niacinamide. Very lightweight. It's very hydrating. It kind of has that dewy finish that will just really amplify what you have done with your skincare. There's no peeling, there's no crumbling of your skin care."
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"A regular daily moisturizer with SPF 30 is fine, like CeraVe's AM facial moisturizing lotion SPF 50. Those are all great options."
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"Their OG SPF 30 AM facial moisturizing lotion is pretty thick for a hybrid sunscreen. So get their AM SPF 50 if it's available."
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"I like CeraVe AM Lotion with SPF 50. Having niacinamide in your moisturizers is always nice for acne-prone skin or for those who clog up their pores."
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"The new CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50 really caught my attention and I was impressed by it. Their AM SPF 30 lotion had a lot of critique from my patients. A lot of them didn't like the thick texture of it even though it was a hybrid with zinc oxide and chemical UV filters. They've really refined that formulation in this SPF 50, so you have a higher SPF and also a lighter weight texture. This is going to be a really popular product going forward because they really made it better. The original wasn't bad, it worked really well for my patients on topical acne medications to help protect their skin, but just the texture is a little too thick and chalky."
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"I do a moisturizer with SPF in the winter time when it's not as sunny. I mentioned CeraVe's AM SPF 50."
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"if it's during the day you want to plump up your skin you can use a moisturizer with SPF and I've done videos on that but you could do like the CeraVe AM SPF 50"
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"CeraVe came out with their new AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and it's a winner. Their SPF 50 is so much better than their original AM SPF 30. That was a hybrid formulation with zinc oxide and chemical UV filters but it was way too thick and chalky for a hybrid sunscreen. We have zinc oxide plus chemical UV filters but a much lighter texture, so just a few swipes and you can already tell that even my male patients would be open to wearing this kind of facial moisturizer with SPF. My male patients don't want to wear sunscreen or lotion or moisturizers a lot of times, but if it is lightweight they're open to it. I think CeraVe has done a great job with this. This one being only $16 is a winner. It's going to be a great way to lock in the moisture from your cleanse and a great way to start your day."
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"CeraVe has done a good job by improving the formulation of their new AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 50. It is much more lightweight and blends in so much nicer with ease, just a few swipes and it disappears. You have a higher SPF, you have niacinamide, your hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, plus the three essential ceramides to help repair the skin barrier. That will be really nice for this time of year where you don't need a water resistance sunscreen because we're not outside running in the winter time, but I will wear a sunscreen just driving in the office if we have some sun coming through the side window. If you're going to go for a nice walk and not get too sweaty in the cold weather, an SPF 50 facial moisturizing lotion is perfect."
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"CeraVe SPF 50, their new AM facial moisturizing lotion, is great, much better than their original form. The AM SPF 30 was very thick, but the SPF 50 is much better."
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"Their AM SPF 50 is a new launch from CeraVe. It's a mixed chemical and mineral sunscreen. I actually find it easier to blend than the 30. The SPF 50 feels nice and aesthetically feels good. It blends a little easier, so I think as time moves forward this might become the go-to for people's starter sunscreens."
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"CeraVe came out with an SPF 50 version of the AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. Like the SPF 30 version, this is a hybrid sunscreen with both chemical and zinc oxide active sunscreen ingredients. Because of the zinc oxide there is a bit of a white cast, but hybrid sunscreens with zinc plus some chemical filters tend to leave even less cast than strictly mineral sunscreens. If you have a deeper skin tone but you like zinc oxide sunscreens, try a hybrid sunscreen like this one. This formula is nice and lightweight for a sunscreen that has zinc oxide in it, which is one of the reasons I prefer hybrid sunscreens over mineral sunscreens that tend to be a lot thicker and heavier."
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"CeraVe came out with an SPF 50 version of the AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. Like the SPF 30 version, this is a hybrid sunscreen with both chemical and zinc oxide active sunscreen ingredients. Because of the zinc oxide there is a bit of a white cast, but hybrid sunscreens with zinc plus some chemical filters tend to leave even less cast than strictly mineral sunscreens. If you have a deeper skin tone but you like zinc oxide sunscreens, try a hybrid sunscreen like this one. This formula is nice and lightweight for a sunscreen that has zinc oxide in it, which is one of the reasons I prefer hybrid sunscreens over mineral sunscreens that tend to be a lot thicker and heavier."
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"There is going to be a bit of a white cast with this, but the product disperses on the skin surface really easily. It's smooth, it's hydrating, it's not greasy, and it's not clumpy. It's super lightweight, it's very moisturizing, it's very hydrating, not the least bit greasy. All sunscreens do leave some degree of shine to the skin surface, but in the grand scheme of that shine, this is what I would classify as more of a demi matte finish, but it's definitely not oily or greasy. It's not water resistant, so if you're going to be doing outdoor-based activities or sports or swimming, then I would recommend choosing a water resistant sunscreen, but for an everyday facial moisturizer with a good sun protective factor, this is excellent. It's easy to use around the eyes, gentle, sensitive skin friendly, oily skin friendly, dry skin friendly. It's great for any age group: child, teenager, middle-aged, older adult. I've been using this very regularly over many months now, not a single time did this pill on me. I've really enjoyed how easy this is to apply and how smooth it goes."
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"Super lightweight, it's very moisturizing, it's very hydrating, not the least bit greasy. All sunscreens in my opinion do leave some degree of shine to the skin surface, but in the grand scheme of that shine, this is what I would classify as more of a demi matte finish. If you've ever used their SPF 30 but you want to bump up the sun protective factor, try this, it's great. I have nothing negative to say about this whatsoever. It's not water resistant, so if you're going to be doing outdoor-based activities or sports or swimming, then I would recommend choosing a water resistant sunscreen. But for an everyday facial moisturizer with a good sun protective factor, this is excellent. Easy to use around the eyes, gentle, sensitive skin friendly, oily skin friendly, dry skin friendly. It's great for any age group. I've been using this very regularly over many months now, not a single time did this pill on me. I've really enjoyed how easy this is to apply, how smooth it goes on the skin surface, and it does not leave that white cast. This is a really great daily facial moisturizer for heading into colder months. It addresses the needs of the barrier, which can need a little bit more TLC in the colder months."
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"If someone picks up a product that's marketed as a moisturizer with SPF they may just apply it lightly like a moisturizer, in which case they're not getting good coverage because they're not really applying it as densely to all surfaces. But if you use it like a sunscreen you're good. Sunscreens are moisturizers, they're in a moisturizing base, lotion, cream, gel. This particular one is a hybrid sunscreen."
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