CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream Versus Vaseline Intensive Care® Healthy Hands Stronger Nails Lotion
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both hand cream. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Vaseline Intensive Care® Healthy Hands Stronger Nails Lotion 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Vaseline Intensive Care® Healthy Hands Stronger Nails Lotion 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone 1%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate/Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Petrolatum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentMethylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Stearamide Amp
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
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 DimethiconeWater. 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 WaterPhenoxyethanol 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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Vaseline Intensive Care® Healthy Hands Stronger Nails Lotion 18 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients
Absolute best I've ever used!
I always have issues finding a hand cream that isn't greasy. So many claim that they aren't only to turn out to basically pool up on my hands and leave finger prints on literally everything. This does not do that for me. It absorbs quickly and leaves a noticeable difference. The first few uses I noticed that actual rough dry skin sloughed off of my hands at first Show more
Vaseline Intensive Care® Healthy Hands Stronger Nails Lotion 18 ingredients
I’ve been using this hand cream over the summer and I think it’s a great product! It is very hydrating and little product goes a long way. This is my favourite hand cream after washing my hands because I find the texture to be so soft and smooth. The product absorbs well and is long lasting. My nails are stronger and skin more supple.
Fixed my nails
Idk if its the routine thta made me stop biting my nails or the product itself that made my nails strong and long but.. it worked amazing in the summer. Now that cold has hit my skin it no longer works for my hands i have to reaply 5 times a day and i keep drying out sadly
