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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia versus The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on March 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

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

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream 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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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.

CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

CeraVe Moisturising Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 22.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

50% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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CeraVe Moisturising Cream 24 ingredients

2.2 /5
from 7 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Irritating (1)
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Mimicon

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Good for winter. Will not use it on my face in summer, just on body

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BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

CeraVe has become one of the most misleading skin care brands out there. Naturally, most of the people interested in their products are going to be...

CeraVe has become one of the most misleading skin care brands out there. Naturally, most of the people interested in their products are going to be acne prone, and yet they tend to make their formulas high in acne causing ingredients... make it make sense.

The Face Shop Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream 36 ingredients

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