Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion Versus CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPramoxine Hydrochloride 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Water
Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Citrate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingArginine PCA
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPramoxine Hydrochloride 1%, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Allantoin, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Zinc Citrate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Arginine PCA, Myristic Acid, Sodium PCA, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This is not technically an INCI ingredient. It is a topical anesthetic used to relieve itching.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristatePalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients
Reviews
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Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion 25 ingredients
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion 37 ingredients
This has been a game changer when I have an allergic reaction or overall sensitive skin. It’s helped for bug bites, razor burn, dry/itchy skin patches, and rashes.
My 8 year old son has really reactive skin, and get super itchy easily. I always have this on hand because it helps soothe his skin so much, from bug bites to heat rash to mild hives from grass touching his skin. It's great stuff.
