CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream
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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, BHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

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, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream 53 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream 53 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
SA Smoothing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

PEG-2 Stearate Se

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Triacetin

Antimicrobial
0 / 0

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

Cleansing

Lauryl Acrylate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Caprylyl Caprylate

Emollient

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-2 Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Taurate, Lauryl Acrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin

Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oxidized Corn Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Lanolin Oil

Emollient
0-1 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ceteareth-33

Cleansing

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Astringent

Biosaccharide Gum-2

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Skin Protecting

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Myrtus Communis Extract

Astringent

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Chloride

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tea-Lactate

Humectant

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sorbitol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Serine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Vinegar

Hydrolyzed Silk

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Rhizobian Gum

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Thiamine Hcl

Masking

Pyridoxine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oxidized Corn Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Lanolin Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-33, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Myrtus Communis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol, Serine, Urea, Allantoin, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Silk, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin

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SA Smoothing Cream
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When to use

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

Biologique Recherche Crème Verte Espoir A.R. Soothing Face Cream 53 ingredients

140 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
92% use every day
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8 Routines
75% use in am
25% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients

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