CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe
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CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion Versus Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe

General Moisturizer
Body Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on May 28, 2025

Overview

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 common allergens or fragrances

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients

Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe 16 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients

Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Allantoin

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

Potassium 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

Ceramide EOP

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

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Zinc Citrate

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Arginine PCA

Humectant

Myristic Acid

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

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Disodium EDTA

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Allantoin, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Zinc Citrate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Arginine PCA, Myristic Acid, Sodium PCA, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin

Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe

Hydrocortisone 1%

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Aluminum Sulfate

Astringent
Sulfate Icon

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising
0-2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Calcium Acetate

Masking

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dextrin

Absorbent

Glycerin

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

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

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

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing
0 / 0 Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydrocortisone 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aluminum Sulfate, Beeswax, Calcium Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dextrin, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Propylparaben, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Water

Ingredient Ratings

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Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
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Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe
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When to use

CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients

Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe 16 ingredients

7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
57% use every day
18 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
67% use every day

Reviews

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CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients

4.67
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
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Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Creme with Aloe 16 ingredients

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