CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US Versus Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US versus Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on April 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5

General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

General Moisturizer Brazilian Brand Brazil

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 30 ingredients

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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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 30 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Anti-Aging (4)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 30 ingredients

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

Water • Panthenol • Cetearyl Olivate • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Ethylene Brassylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethanolamine • Lecithin • Bisabolol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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 Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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 Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

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 Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 18.

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Disodium EDTA

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 Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 19.

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 30 ingredients

50% are loved or liked

8% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

40% are loved or liked

10% have mixed ratings

40% are disliked or very disliked

10% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Mantecorp Epidrat Calm B5 30 ingredients

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Reviews

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

4.1 /5

from 62 ratings

Broke Me Out (5) Heavy (5) No Scent (5) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Doesn't Work (2)

AshN.

2 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

As a person with really dry skin, this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin....

As a person with really dry skin, this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin. Considering that it is a thick product, a little goes a long way, which is why I think for the amount you get at the price point it is a great buy. Only thing I wish it had was a pump like the Vanicream Moisturizing Cream just because I feel it is more sanitary, but that can be remedied with getting an airless pump dispenser if you don't mind decanting product.

kyniwi

3 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

It burns if I have any dry patches (under my nose in the winter for example) and does not sink in very well. I’m pretty sure this has been causing...

It burns if I have any dry patches (under my nose in the winter for example) and does not sink in very well. I’m pretty sure this has been causing me to have blackheads, whiteheads, and milia all over my cheeks and chin. seriously overhyped.