CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin Versus DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris & Dry, Rough, Bumpy Skin with 10% AHAs + PHAs
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin 29 ingredients
DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris & Dry, Rough, Bumpy Skin with 10% AHAs + PHAs 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin 29 ingredients
DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris & Dry, Rough, Bumpy Skin with 10% AHAs + PHAs 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
PEG-100 Stearate
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholecalciferol
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Ammonium Lactate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, PEG-100 Stearate, Zea Mays Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Hydrated Silica, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol
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 AlcoholCetyl 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 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin 29 ingredients
DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris & Dry, Rough, Bumpy Skin with 10% AHAs + PHAs 24 ingredients
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