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Olay vs CeraVe Sunscreens: Ingredients Compared (2026)

Olay vs CeraVe sunscreens, compared by full ingredient list: 17% of Olay's 6 and 100% of CeraVe's 7 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30. Compared November 6, 2026.

The catch: Olay uses fragrance far more often (17% free vs 100%), so check that line if it matters to you.

Brand against brand, flag by flag

Share of sunscreens that are…Olay (6)CeraVe (7)Ahead
Fragrance-free17%100%CeraVe
No essential oils67%100%CeraVe
No labelled fragrance allergens17%100%CeraVe
No drying alcohol100%71%Olay
Sulfate-free100%100%Tie
Silicone-free17%29%CeraVe
Paraben-free100%100%Tie
No MI/MCI100%100%Tie

The best of each brand

Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

Which brand suits your need

Every sunscreen from both brands

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Frequently asked questions

Is Olay or CeraVe better for sensitive skin?

1 of Olay's and 5 of CeraVe's sunscreens pass our sensitive-skin rules (no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or MI). The strongest fit is CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF30.

Which sunscreens are fragrance-free, Olay or CeraVe?

1 of 6 Olay and 7 of 7 CeraVe sunscreens list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.

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