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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US Versus Uriage Hyseac 3-Regul

General Moisturizer

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French Brand

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

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

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 parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Uriage Hyseac 3-Regul 40 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Uriage Hyseac 3-Regul 40 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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 Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing

2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Petrolatum

Potassium Phosphate

Ceramide NP

Ceramide AP

Ceramide EOP

Carbomer

Dimethicone

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Disodium EDTA

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hyseac 3-Regul

Water

Skin Conditioning

Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate

Emollient

Dicaprylyl Ether

Emollient

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Tapioca Starch

Glycolic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Diglycerin

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Malic Acid

Steareth-2

Steareth-21

Lactic Acid

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Emulsifying

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Jojoba Esters

Dimethicone

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Polyglycerin-3

Piroctone Olamine

Xanthan Gum

Phytosphingosine

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Zinc Lactate

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant

Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Rhamnose

Glucose

Glucuronic Acid

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone 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.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum