Eucerin Original Healing Cream Versus Nivea Crème - American Version
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
Nivea Crème 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
Nivea Crème 17 ingredients
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientAluminum Stearates
EmollientParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
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 WaterPetrolatum 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.
Learn more about PetrolatumParaffinum 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.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumA complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
Nivea Crème 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
Nice and thick for my really dry eczema prone skin. Helps heal it over. Does need something more water based underneath as works as an occlusive. Does have emollient properties too if unable.
Nivea Crème 17 ingredients
This product is generally good for dry skin, but I like to wear makeup and this is very good for the base. I do tend to avoid putting it on my forehead, as my skin is very oily there. Also, I tend to use this when they climate is dry (usually in the Winter) because if you over-dry your oily skin your skin will just make more oil (Source: Dermalogica). But I do not recommend for people with oily Show more
