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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream versus CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin .

Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on May 12, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

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 or oils

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General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl 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.

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

65% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 14 reviews
pea.xx's Avatar'
Apr 6, 2024

This is a holy grail for combination or oily skin! this is also perfect for normal skin! the best moisturiser ever, it actually hydrates and balances, and i have noticed it brightening my dark spot too!

This is a holy grail for combination or oily skin! this is also perfect for normal skin! the best moisturiser ever, it actually hydrates and balances, and i have noticed it brightening my dark spot too!

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
Anonymous's Avatar'
Jul 12, 2023

It's okay...
Firstly, the packaging was okay for me, and I overall really liked it. But the moisturizer takes way too long to absorb into my skin, and I have to wait at least 3 minutes for me to go to the next step of my skincare. I also...

It's okay...
Firstly, the packaging was okay for me, and I overall really liked it. But the moisturizer takes way too long to absorb into my skin, and I have to wait at least 3 minutes for me to go to the next step of my skincare. I also wouldn't recommend for anyone with redness and sensitivity, because although this moisturizer is very hydrating, it really increased my skin redness and didn't do anything to reduce it. But it works really well for large pores, since it really helped my pores. And it is also very lightweight, which didn't feel heavy on my skin like other moisturizers I have used. Great product, just not a match for my skin!

fouta's Avatar'
Jun 11, 2023

Good
It's a good moisturizer for oily/combo skin. But the packaging ???

Good
It's a good moisturizer for oily/combo skin. But the packaging ???

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin 24 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 12 reviews
ZephyrRose_888's Avatar'
Oct 18, 2022

More drying?
It made me more dry. It's a good price point, and it works for some so I've heard, but when I used it I just felt more dry.

More drying?
It made me more dry. It's a good price point, and it works for some so I've heard, but when I used it I just felt more dry.

Luluskin's Avatar'
May 4, 2023

Light and moisturizing!
This daily moisturizer makes my skin feel so soft! It is very light and perfect for those with oily skin, and it very hydrating due to it's ceramides. After applying, it does dry fairly quickly, and may be a bit...

Light and moisturizing!
This daily moisturizer makes my skin feel so soft! It is very light and perfect for those with oily skin, and it very hydrating due to it's ceramides. After applying, it does dry fairly quickly, and may be a bit too light for those with dry skin. I recommend this for oily, combo, and balanced(normal) skin types.

nasaye's Avatar'
Apr 30, 2023

Good body moisturizer
I don't use it on my face, but it is a good body moisturizer. For my dry skin. It is not as rich as the cream version, which I prefer on the winter months.

Good body moisturizer
I don't use it on my face, but it is a good body moisturizer. For my dry skin. It is not as rich as the cream version, which I prefer on the winter months.

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