Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin versus Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on January 13, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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 silicones

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Body Lotion American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Starts at $29.09
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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • 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 Peg-12 Ether • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Propylparaben • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum

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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.

1
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 SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

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CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Ammonium Lactate.

CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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 SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin contains this as ingredient number 23.

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

41% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin 29 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 reviews
AnaRitaSantos's Avatar'
Jun 27, 2023

Amazing Product for Dry, Cracked and Flaky Skin
This is a holy grail for me in terms of bodycare. When I first bought, I was thinking in using it as a regular BHA moisturizer for my face and body acne, but this is not what this product...

Amazing Product for Dry, Cracked and Flaky Skin
This is a holy grail for me in terms of bodycare. When I first bought, I was thinking in using it as a regular BHA moisturizer for my face and body acne, but this is not what this product is good for. The exfoliation power is too strong and the consistency is too tick for a regular moisturizer. Instead, I found it absolutely amazing for my feet (very cracked heels), dry elbows and hand eczema in the winter. Sometimes when I have very stubborn tick pimples in my arms I like to use it as a moisturizer treatment and works like a charm. The Urea & BHA combination makes it perfect for dry cracked skin, I have not found any other moisturizer that works so well for these purposes.

sarape's Avatar'
Mar 18, 2024

I think the marketing on this product is a little bit ambiguous, because some people may think it's targeted for healing acne as it says "for rough and bumpy skin", but it's actually a very thick cream that will break you out for sure....

I think the marketing on this product is a little bit ambiguous, because some people may think it's targeted for healing acne as it says "for rough and bumpy skin", but it's actually a very thick cream that will break you out for sure.

I'm not saying it's bad at all, but I would never use it on my face. As many other users have said, It's a great body moisturizer that works wonders on rough areas like your elbows, and I've found it's also great for treating KP (maybe that's what CeraVe meant with "rough and bumpy skin"). It's so hydrating that you won't even need to apply it every single day, so if you have dry skin, it might quickly become a holy grail for you. Plus, it has Salicylic Acid, so it does like a very mild exfoliation that's great to prevent body acne and other conditions. Love it!

Great Value
Hydrating
Heavy
No Scent
Works Well
BeingVira_838's Avatar'
Aug 24, 2023

Has improved my acne

Has improved my acne

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy Daily Skin Therapy 34 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 review

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