CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream Versus ISANA Hand- & Nagelbalsam Aloe Vera
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe hand cream. 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 24 ingredients
ISANA Hand- & Nagelbalsam Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 24 ingredients
ISANA Hand- & Nagelbalsam Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Petrolatum
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Carbomer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Parfum, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 24 ingredients
ISANA Hand- & Nagelbalsam Aloe Vera 17 ingredients
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