Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer Versus pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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 parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer 28 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer 28 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Ceteareth-20, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Arginine, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Citric Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningFrog Fat Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantTapioca Starch
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oat Amino Acids, Frog Fat Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer 28 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer 28 ingredients
I have been using this moisturiser for many, many years as a hand and body moisturiser. I have extremely dry skin and it works better than anything I have ever tried at keeping dry, itchy skin at bay. It makes a superb hand cream as it is super moisturising but not greasy. An awesome product and my holy grail hand and body moisturiser.
