Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin versus Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin 40 ingredients
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin 40 ingredients
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin 40 ingredients
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Saccharide Isomerate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Glycine Soja Sterols • Allantoin • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Sodium Hydroxide • Myristic Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopherol • Tripeptide-1 • Laureth-9 • Citric Acid • Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Dextran • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Glycereth-26 • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Diethylhexyl Sebacate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Retinol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrolyzed Milk Protein • Tetrasodium EDTA • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Steareth-20 • Caprylic Acid • BHA • Propylene Glycol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Coumarin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 AlcoholCeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin contains this as ingredient number 39.
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin 40 ingredients
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream 33 ingredients
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CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to Soften Skin 40 ingredients
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Favorite for buffering or sandwiching retinoids!
When I first started my strong retinoid journey to help deal with my acne I was on the hunt for a...
Favorite for buffering or sandwiching retinoids!
When I first started my strong retinoid journey to help deal with my acne I was on the hunt for a thick moisturizer to help act as a buffer to my adapalene gel and to ease me through the retinization process. However I didn’t want anything too occlusive either, so I wanted to avoid petrolatum and oils (not all oils are super occlusive, but I wanted something oil free just to be safe). Something with ceramides was also a must as I knew that I needed to keep my skin barrier strong through retinization. That’s when I found this night cream! It met all my requirements and needs! This is THICC, like, I can turn the jar upside down and shake it and it’s not going anywhere kind of thick <3. BUT it’s not greasy; in fact it almost has a matte finish to it (velvety finish? satin finish? IDK). Despite how thick it is though, it still let enough of my adapalene through to be effective. In the beginning I was flakey and a little red, but NOT irritated. Having said that that however, after about 6-7 months of using .1% adapalene, I moved up to using .05% tretinoin (AKA a stronger retinoid) and and using this cream as a buffer wasn’t quite enough for the areas on my face where it creases, so I recommend using plain petrolatum as a buffer on places such as the corners of the mouth, smile lines, around the nose, etc, if you find you are experiencing irritation. However for those starting out their retinoid journey, this is a perfect option to help ease you into it. But even if you are not using retinoids in your routine, this is still a fantastic night cream. My skin tends to lean dry, and this cream makes it feel protected, soft, and soooo smooth. I highly recommend giving it a try!
Palmer's Moisture Rich Night Cream 33 ingredients
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