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Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion Versus CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Facial Treatment
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any fragrances or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Its main roles are:

Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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When to use

4 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
75% use every day
7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
57% use every day

Reviews

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Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion 10 ingredients

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CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
katelynanne's avatar

Katelyn

11 months ago
Review

This has been a game changer when I have an allergic reaction or overall sensitive skin. It’s helped for bug bites, razor burn, dry/itchy skin patches, and rashes.

#great value
#light
#works well
ClaireEstelle's avatar

Claire L.

11 months ago
Review

My 8 year old son has really reactive skin, and get super itchy easily. I always have this on hand because it helps soothe his skin so much, from bug bites to heat rash to mild hives from grass touching his skin. It's great stuff.

#hydrating
#works well