Hydropeptide Face Lift Advanced Ultra-Light Moisturizer Versus CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM
Updated on April 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hydropeptide Face Lift Advanced Ultra-Light Moisturizer 52 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
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Hydropeptide Face Lift Advanced Ultra-Light Moisturizer 52 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables
Antioxidant
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSqualene
Emollient
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ProtectingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Carrageenan
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Acetyl Sh-Heptapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Squalene, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Xanthan Gum, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Carrageenan, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Phytosterols, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Tocopherol, Sea Salt, Acetyl Sh-Heptapeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCetearyl 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 AlcoholCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Hydropeptide Face Lift Advanced Ultra-Light Moisturizer 52 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
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Hydropeptide Face Lift Advanced Ultra-Light Moisturizer 52 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
I have mixed feelings about this moisturiser. I used to use it twice a day as its lightweight, frangrance-free, great under makeup and absorbs quickly. However I was sure it was making my cystic acne worse, so I cut it out of my routine for about 2 months and used other moisturisers that have less ingedients and no cetearyl alcohol. However after ruining my skin barrier with Differin, my skin was Show more
One of my favorite moisturizers! Leaves my skin glowy without making it look oily (if that makes sense) and basically feels really nice when applied
