PCA Skin ReBalance Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of PCA Skin ReBalance versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on August 02, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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PCA Skin ReBalance

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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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Starts at $41.00

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Starts at $14.97

Ingredient Info

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PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 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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PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (3)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Anti-Aging (4)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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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PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 6.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 18.

Carbomer

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.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 8.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 12.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 13.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 24.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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PCA Skin ReBalance contains this as ingredient number 20.

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream US contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

35% are loved or liked

30% have mixed ratings

25% are disliked or very disliked

10% have no rating yet

50% are loved or liked

8% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

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Reviews

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PCA Skin ReBalance 20 ingredients

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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

4.1 /5

from 62 ratings

Broke Me Out (5) Heavy (5) No Scent (5) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Doesn't Work (2)

AshN.

2 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

As a person with really dry skin, this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin....

As a person with really dry skin, 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 feel it is more sanitary, but that can be remedied with getting an airless pump dispenser if you don't mind decanting product.

kyniwi

2 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

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...

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.