CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US Versus CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream

General Moisturizer
Hand Cream
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 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

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 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.

Key Ingredients

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

Therapeutic Hand Cream

Dimethicone 1%

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate/Laurate

Emulsifying

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea 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

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Propylparaben

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

Ceramide 3

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness 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 1

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Dimethicone 1%, Water, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate/Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Ceramide 3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 1, Phytosphingosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

Ingredient Ratings

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Moisturizing Cream
10
10
10
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disliked
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Therapeutic Hand Cream
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients

6,250 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
86% use every day

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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CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
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