Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream Versus Cetaphil Restoring Lotion With Antioxidants
Updated on April 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Restoring Lotion With Antioxidants 17 ingredients
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About this product
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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Restoring Lotion With Antioxidants 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolDimethicone 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.
Learn more about DimethiconeSteareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20Ingredient Ratings
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Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 15 ingredients
Cetaphil Restoring Lotion With Antioxidants 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream 15 ingredients
It was very moisturizering without being too heavy but gave me an allergic reaction
I did fix some dry skin on my legs/arms but I broke out in rash on my stomach and back.
Healed my perioral dermatitis. Can get greasy and feel oily, but it's good for a dewy/glowy makeup look.
