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Eucerin Original Healing Cream Versus Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emollient

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

When to use

78 Routines
35% use in am
65% use in pm
92% use every day
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47% use in am
53% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 12 ratings
Hydrating (6) Great Value (5) Heavy (4)
graceh's avatar

Grace H

4 months ago
Review

Thick. Skin feels soft next day.

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#oily
Lyssdan9's avatar

Alyssa Daniels

6 months ago
Review

When I was younger, this was all I used on my face and body. But as I got older, I found it a bit thick for my face and naturally drifted away as I discovered other great skincare products. Still, it brings back good memories, and I think it would still be great for body use!

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#no scent