Nard Mild Ceramide Soothing Gel Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US
Updated on February 03, 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 ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Nard Mild Ceramide Soothing Gel 48 ingredients
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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Nard Mild Ceramide Soothing Gel 48 ingredients
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualene
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingAloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalene, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Petrolatum
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, 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 GlycerinThis 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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACeramide 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 NPSodium 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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Nard Mild Ceramide Soothing Gel 48 ingredients
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
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Nard Mild Ceramide Soothing Gel 48 ingredients
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients
It burns if I have any dry patches (under my nose in the winter for example) and does not sink in very well. I’m pretty sure this has been causing me to have blackheads, whiteheads, and milia all over my cheeks and chin. seriously overhyped.
As a person with really dry skin (At time of review), this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin. Considering that it is a thick product, a little goes a long way, which is why I think for the amount you get at the price point it is a great buy. Only thing I wish it had was a pump like the Vanicream Moisturizing Cream just because I Show more
