CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream Versus Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 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
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-2 Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triacetin
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingLauryl Acrylate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, 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
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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When to use
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream 34 ingredients
Absolutely changed my skin
Got rid of all my hormonal acne, made my skin extremely smooth and soft to the touch, keeps my skin well-hydrated, glowy and healthy. I use it day and night.
I used this product for my keratosis pilaris every evening for a few weeks. Unfortunately, it did not help my skin condition at all. But at least it didn't make anything worse. Won't buy again.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Great Product
Another one of my favorites from Palmers. This and the fade milk kept my skin smooth, glowing, and even for decades.
Makes my skin so hydrated and helps my acne
