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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream versus CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream .

Published on December 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both hand cream. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Hand Cream French Brand France
Hand Cream Canadian Brand Canada

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Price

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Starts at $10.99
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Starts at $7.04

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Hand Cream 13 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 reviews

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
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Sep 12, 2022

Absolute best I've ever used!
I always have issues finding a hand cream that isn't greasy. So many claim that they aren't only to turn out to basically pool up on my hands and leave finger prints on literally everything. This does not...

Absolute best I've ever used!
I always have issues finding a hand cream that isn't greasy. So many claim that they aren't only to turn out to basically pool up on my hands and leave finger prints on literally everything. This does not do that for me. It absorbs quickly and leaves a noticeable difference. The first few uses I noticed that actual rough dry skin sloughed off of my hands at first and then afterwards once that was gone it has continued to leave beautiful smooth and comfortable skin on my hands! I love this stuff!

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