CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion EU
Nivea Crème American
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CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion - EU Versus Nivea Crème - American

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
German Brand Germany

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion 24 ingredients

Nivea Crème 16 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion 24 ingredients

Nivea Crème 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Facial Moisturising Lotion

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying
4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Potassium Phosphate

Buffering

Disodium EDTA

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP

Crème

Water

Skin Conditioning

Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Petrolatum

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Microcrystalline Wax

Emulsion Stabilising
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lanolin Alcohol

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Paraffin

Perfuming
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Magnesium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Decyl Oleate

Emollient
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Aluminum Stearates

Emollient

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Magnesium Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0

Sodium Anisate

Antimicrobial

Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Paraffin, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Parfum, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Anisate

Ingredient Ratings

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Facial Moisturising Lotion
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
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Crème
10
10
10
liked
disliked
not rated
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When to use

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion 24 ingredients

Nivea Crème 16 ingredients

245 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
100% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
530 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion 24 ingredients

2.30
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Irritating 40% Broke Me Out 40% Great Value 20%
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Nivea Crème 16 ingredients

3.10
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 90% Oily 70% Hydrating 60%
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