Cetraben Emollient Cream Versus Epaderm Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetraben Emollient Cream versus Epaderm Cream .

Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on September 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Cetraben Emollient Cream

Epaderm Cream

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Body Lotion British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

Ingredient Info

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Cetraben Emollient Cream 10 ingredients

Epaderm Cream 8 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Cetraben Emollient Cream 10 ingredients

Epaderm Cream 8 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Cetraben Emollient Cream 10 ingredients

Epaderm Cream 8 ingredients

Water • Paraffin 13.2% • Paraffinum Liquidum 10.5% • Emulsifying Wax Nf • Polysorbate 60 • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid

Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Paraffin • Emulsifying Wax Nf • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether • P-Chloro-M-Cresol • Glycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paraffin

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Emulsifying Wax Nf

What it does:

This is not considered an INCI ingredient.

Emulsifying Wax NF is about 2/3 cetearyl alcohol and 1/3 polysorbate 60. In cosmetics, this blend is usually listed out as the individual ingredients.

The NF stands for National Formulary, meaning it conforms to the approved composition.

This ingredient is used as an emulsifier. It stabilizes the product by keeping oils and waters together.

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Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cetraben Emollient Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Epaderm Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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