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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Men Creme Sweden versus CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM .

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on February 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or oils

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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

Ingredient Info

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Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients

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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Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 2.

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.

Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 14.

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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.

Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 18.

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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.

Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 19.

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients

14% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
82% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients

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Reviews

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Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients

Men Creme hasn't been rated yet.
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CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Hydrating (3) Works Well (2) Expensive (1) No Scent (1)
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jazzzzz1

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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...

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 sooo dry, I needed something with ceramides in to help restore it. After using it for about a week my skin is feeling waaaay more hydrated and looks more even. I have had new acne appear but only a few spots and they're pretty small, so I can't decide whether to keep this in my routine or just use it for times when my skin is extra dry.

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AnastasiaRod_244

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

this product helped me a lot to soothe and balance my combination skin

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