Is Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 Alcohol-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Alcohol-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 23 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Alcohol-Free standard screens for simple low-molecular-weight volatile drying alcohols (does not flag beneficial emollient fatty alcohols).
Across all 23 verified INCI ingredients in Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, zero matches were detected against the 7 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (23 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Alcohol-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homosalate 12% | Pass |
| 2 | Octinoxate 7.5% | Pass |
| 3 | Octocrylene 2% | Pass |
| 4 | Zinc Oxide 3.5% | Pass |
| 5 | Purified Water | Pass |
| 6 | Niacinamide | Pass |
| 7 | Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 8 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 9 | Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate and Boron Nitride | Pass |
| 10 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 11 | Ceramide 3 | Pass |
| 12 | Ceramide 6-II | Pass |
| 13 | Ceramide 1 | Pass |
| 14 | Cholesterol | Pass |
| 15 | Hyaluronic Acid | Pass |
| 16 | Phytosphingosine | Pass |
| 17 | Hydroxyethylcellulose | Pass |
| 18 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 19 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Pass |
| 20 | Methylparaben | Pass |
| 21 | Propylparaben | Pass |
| 22 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 23 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Sunscreen options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Alcohol-Free flags:
Other safety checks for AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0793379245584(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.