The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin USA
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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Versus CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin - USA

Exfoliator
General Moisturizer
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Updated on May 19, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
8 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
4 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
4 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
2 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
2 Ingredients

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
3 Ingredients
Drying Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Acne Trigger Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Emulsifying

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tartaric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Glycolic Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Potassium Phosphate

Buffering

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Sulfate Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffering

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying
4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Ingredient Ratings

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AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
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When to use

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients

489 Routines
9% use in am
91% use in pm
26% use every week
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4,898 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

4.45
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 70% Great Value 60% Light Scent 40%
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CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 24 ingredients

2.60
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
No Scent 38% Light 31% Absorbs Well 31%
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