CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US Versus Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on May 06, 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 and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Ceramides Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3 Ingredients
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
9 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
4 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
4 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
2 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
2 Ingredients
Acne Trigger Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Moisturizing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Petrolatum

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne 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

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin

Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Beeswax

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Cetyl Esters

Emollient
1 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate

Skin Protecting

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne 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

Tromethamine

Buffering

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Beeswax, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Esters, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate, Arginine, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum

Ingredient Ratings

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Moisturizing Cream
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10
10
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Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
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When to use

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients

6,247 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
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61 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

3.90
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Heavy 37% No Scent 25% Great Value 24%
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Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 14 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% No Scent 100% Works Well 100%
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