CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - EU Versus St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizer
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizer 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Propylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Coumarin, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ingredient Ratings
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
thick occlusive, a lot (!) for the price, doesn't work for my rosacea skin, red, itchy, burns
Not great. It didn’t really act like a moisturiser as it somehow dried my skin out. Whenever I had dry spots on my face it either burned or dried it out more. It was also really thick and it felt like it just sat on top of my skin rather than actually absorbing it.
I have found better moisturisers that it better suited for my dry sensitive skin, such as the PURITO oat calming gel cream and the Show more
St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Moisturizer 21 ingredients
I have been Using this moisturizer for years and I am so happy that it has not been discontinued you can't beat the price and the quality is better than a lot of the more expensive moisturizers it is very light it soaks right into my skin after a few minutes and leaves my skin extremely soft and hydrated It does not leave a greasy feel you're left with just beautiful soft plump skin. The scent Show more
