Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US
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Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Ceramides Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3 Ingredients
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
9 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
4 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
4 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
2 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
2 Ingredients
Acne Trigger Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Acne Control Lotion

Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Laureth-4

Emulsifying
5 / 4 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Water, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Moisturizing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Petrolatum

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Phosphate

Buffering

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, 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

Ingredient Ratings

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Acne Control Lotion
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10
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When to use

Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
6,250 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

3.90
Overall rating
5
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2
1
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Heavy 37% No Scent 25% Great Value 24%
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