Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer Versus QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer 32 ingredients
QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer 32 ingredients
QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
HumectantColloidal Oatmeal 1%, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Dimethiconol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Pantolactone
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium PCA
HumectantPropylparaben
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Sodium PCA, Propylparaben, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCeteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin 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 PCAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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