Chanel La Crème Main Versus CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream - UK
Updated on July 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both hand cream. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Chanel La Crème Main 36 ingredients
CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Chanel La Crème Main 36 ingredients
CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTridecane
Perfuming
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingIris Pallida Root Extract
Masking
Faex
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhytic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Undecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Tridecane, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethyl Oleate, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Iris Pallida Root Extract, Faex, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Ethyl Stearate, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate
Dimethicone 1%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone 1%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Chanel La Crème Main 36 ingredients
CeraVe Reparative Hand Cream 23 ingredients
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