QV Skin Lotion Versus CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
QV Skin Lotion 14 ingredients
CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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QV Skin Lotion 14 ingredients
CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion 30 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone 1%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Citrate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Arginine PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone 1%, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Zinc Citrate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium PCA, Arginine PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Lauric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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QV Skin Lotion 14 ingredients
CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion 30 ingredients
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