Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion versus Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion .
Published on March 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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 Lotion 15 ingredients
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion 15 ingredients
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion 15 ingredients
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 19 ingredients
Dimethicone 2% • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Lactic Acid • Methoxy Peg-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer • Methylparaben • Paraffinum Liquidum • Ozokerite • Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Propylparaben • Sodium Lactate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Urea 10% • Water
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Octyldodecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Sodium Lactate • Urea • Glycerin • Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Benzyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Methoxy Peg-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer • Peg-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer • Magnesium Sulfate • Lactic Acid • Ozokerite • Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sorbitan Isostearate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Methoxy Peg-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaCetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Lotion 15 ingredients
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 19 ingredients
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