Moisturiser comparison
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream scores higher (59% vs 50% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the safer pick.
| CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 59% | 50% |
| 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 | 14 / 46 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Ceteareth-20: rated 3/5
Only in The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Stearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Oleic Acid: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Palmitic Acid: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Stearic Acid: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Polysorbate 60: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Sodium Chloride: rated 5/5
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream or The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA?
For acne-prone skin, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream scores higher (59% vs 50% clean). For fungal acne, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the safer pick.
Do CeraVe Moisturizing Cream and The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA have similar ingredients?
They share 6 recognised ingredients, including Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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