CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin - USA Versus La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. 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 anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion 76 ingredients
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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion 76 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Algae Extract
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantSucrose
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Lactoperoxidase
StabilisingHydrolyzed Algin
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Steareth-21
CleansingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Glucose
HumectantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Algae Extract, Petrolatum, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cholesterol, Steareth-10, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysilicone-11, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Water, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Maris Sal, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Plankton Extract, Caffeine, Glucose Oxidase, Trehalose, Sucrose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lactoperoxidase, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Steareth-21, Polyquaternium-51, Saccharide Isomerate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Glucose, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Parfum, Lecithin, BHT, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl 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.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone 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 DimethiconeCholesterol 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.
Learn more about CholesterolIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion 76 ingredients
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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients
it was good at first so i recommended it to everyone...little did i know it was comedogenic... broke me and my friend out... im so sorry :(((
makes a good body lotion tho
ok
its not very good. its like good for your body but i wouldn't put it on my face. it feels like straight grease on the face, and then the moisture doesn't last at all. i find my face feeling dry when i wake up
