Moisturiser comparison
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
For acne-prone skin, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream scores higher (59% vs 62% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the safer pick.
| CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 59% | 62% |
| Pore-clogging | Pore-clog alert | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Likely fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 1 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 10 / 24 | 13 / 23 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Ceteareth-20: rated 3/5
Only in Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
- Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- PEG-100 Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream or Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream?
For acne-prone skin, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream scores higher (59% vs 62% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the safer pick.
Do CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream have similar ingredients?
They share 6 recognised ingredients, including Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Petrolatum and Dimethicone.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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