Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream versus CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil .
Published on November 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream 20 ingredients
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream 20 ingredients
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil 38 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
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Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream 20 ingredients
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil 38 ingredients
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract 1% • Water • Glycerin • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Palmitate • Peg-40 Stearate • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Ceramide NP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Piroctone Olamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol • Citric Acid
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract 1% • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Isononyl Isononanoate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Peg-100 Stearate • Potassium Phosphate • Allantoin • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Niacinamide • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Sodium PCA • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cholesterol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Dipotassium Phosphate • Tocopherol • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Persea Gratissima Oil • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractEucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinEucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateEucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.
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
Learn more about Ceramide NPEucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream 20 ingredients
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil 38 ingredients
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Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream 20 ingredients
CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil 38 ingredients
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