Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin versus Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid .
Last updated on October 29, 2023. Published on April 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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 Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 16 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 🎉
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 😥
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Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 16 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Erythritol • Glycine Soja Oil • Homarine Hcl • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium PCA • Tocopherol
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Homarine Hcl • Sodium PCA • Cetyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Erythritol
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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 WaterCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 CyclopentasiloxaneCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 12.
You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Homarine Hcl.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCACetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid Normal to Very Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 16 ingredients
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