Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer Versus CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream - Portugal

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer versus CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal .

Last updated on January 31, 2024. Published on January 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

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

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Niacinamide

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Water • Urea • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetearyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Peg-100 Stearate • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Dimethicone • Triacetin • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Sodium Lactate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 5.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 22.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

CeraVe SA Moisturizing Cream Portugal contains this as ingredient number 32.

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