CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 vs Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
Both moisturisers contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
A daytime ceramide lotion with built-in chemical SPF 30 and niacinamide. A convenient morning moisturiser-plus-sunscreen for everyday low-exposure use; reapply or use a dedicated SPF for prolonged sun.
Retinol + retinyl propionate + niacinamide in a night-cream base. Mass-market retinol done well — gentler than a dedicated serum because the emulsion softens delivery. Good stepping stone from a niacinamide-only routine into retinol territory.
Which should you choose?
Both contain Niacinamide. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 adds Homosalate. Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer adds Retinol. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is the better fit for daily sun protection, dryness and a damaged barrier; Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer for signs of aging, rough texture and dark spots. On price, CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range). CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is flagged morning only; Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer is flagged evening only.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Homosalate~5–25%
- Octinoxate~2–6%
- Octocrylene~1.5–4%
Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer — top of the list
- Water~50–80%
- Isohexadecane~3–10%
- Isopropyl Isos…~2–6%
- Niacinamide~1.5–4%
- Dimethicone~1–2%
- Nylon-12~1–2%
- Butylene Glycol~1–2%
- Retinol~1–2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 | Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Budget | Mid-range |
| Best for | Sun Protection, Dryness, Damaged Barrier | Aging, Rough Texture, Dark Spots |
| Usage notes | Morning only | Evening only |
| Shared hero actives | Niacinamide | |
Common questions
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