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Published on December 25, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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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 UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion 36 ingredients
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion 36 ingredients
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream 28 ingredients
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Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion 36 ingredients
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream 28 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Urea • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Glucoside • Cyclomethicone • Sodium Lactate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Methylpropanediol • Octyldodecanol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Tapioca Starch • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Carnitine • Ceramide NP • Sodium PCA • Arginine Hcl • Serine • Alanine • Histidine • Citrulline • Lysine • Lactic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Dimethiconol • Glycogen • Mannitol • Sucrose • Glutamic Acid • Threonine • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Ceramide Ns • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Urea • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Octyldodecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Lactate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ceramide NP • Lactic Acid • Arginine Hcl • Glycine • Alanine • Carnitine • Sodium PCA • Carrageenan • Cholesterol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tapioca Starch • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Decylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Sodium Chloride
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream 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 UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 UreaEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch.
Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Carnitine.
Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Arginine Hcl.
Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideEucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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