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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin versus Physiogel Calming Relief A.I. Cream .

Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on November 14, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
General Moisturizer German Brand Germany

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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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Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

Physiogel Calming Relief A.I. Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Physiogel Calming Relief A.I. Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

46% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal to Dry Skin 24 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 12 ratings
Oily (1) Sticky (1)
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kawaiidesuwu_683

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

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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...

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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

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ZephyrRose_888

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

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.

Physiogel Calming Relief A.I. Cream 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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DavidKoh_843

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

does not make my eczema worse

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