Apivita Natural Cosmetics Comfort Hydrating Cream Versus CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
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Ingredient Info
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Comfort Hydrating Cream 45 ingredients
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Comfort Hydrating Cream 45 ingredients
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPropanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOlus Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Mel
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Iris Versicolor Extract
EmollientCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Olus Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Mel, Propolis Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Comfort Hydrating Cream 45 ingredients
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Comfort Hydrating Cream 45 ingredients
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 33 ingredients
No more acne, very slow at reducing pigmentation tho
The only retinol my partner's skin can tolerate.
Their skin is extremely reactive and sensitive but this retinol has worked great.
I also use it every other day because I alternate between this retinol and A313.
It works great and is gentle enough to allow me to build tolerance without purging effects (at least on my skin and my partner's)
