Dr. Sheth's Oil-Free Moisturizer - Cica & Ceramide Versus Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream
Updated on April 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Sheth's Oil-Free Moisturizer 30 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream 41 ingredients
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Dr. Sheth's Oil-Free Moisturizer 30 ingredients
Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
EmollientAmber Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingImidazole
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Amber Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Imidazole, Urea, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Cholesterol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPhoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Fructose, Urea, Citric Acid, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ethoxydiglycol, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate
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 WaterThis 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaIngredient Ratings
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