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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream versus CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin .

Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on January 07, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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 or common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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.

Price

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

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.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

24% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream 17 ingredients

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CeraVe SA Lotion for Rough and Bumpy skin 26 ingredients

3.5 /5
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Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Results very quickly!
I have KP all over my body. Using this alongside First Aid Beauty KP Scrub, i am noticing a huge difference. Using the scrub...

Results very quickly!
I have KP all over my body. Using this alongside First Aid Beauty KP Scrub, i am noticing a huge difference. Using the scrub alone does not show as significant results as it does with this lotion. Feels lovely on the skin and is great for daily use.

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