Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) versus CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 20, 2022
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Tapioca Starch • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Octyldodecanol • Panthenol • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Pantolactone • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Maltodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Piroctone Olamine • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Potassium Phosphate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Dimethicone • Ceteareth-20 • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Phosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 2.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 3.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 20.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 21.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) contains this as ingredient number 28.
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream 24H Moisture (Grape Seed Oil w/ SPF 15) 28 ingredients
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM 24 ingredients
jazzzzz1
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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