Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm versus Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dipropylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Methyl Trimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dicaprylyl Ether • Cetearyl Olivate • Panthenol • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Olivate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • 2,3-Butanediol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ng • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide As • Ceramide AP • Cholesterol • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Cellulose Gum • Dextrin • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Citronellol • Tocopherol • CI 19140
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.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AlcoholCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm 13 ingredients
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 42 ingredients
NOT ANYMORE BC THEY REFORMULATED :’(
NOT ANYMORE BC THEY REFORMULATED :’(
I have eczema patches on my face that flare up, and this product has been the only thing that consistently soothes, hydrates and does not irritate my eczema at all.
I have eczema patches on my face that flare up, and this product has been the only thing that consistently soothes, hydrates and does not irritate my eczema at all.
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