Comparison between Eucerin Urea Repair 10% Lotion vs. CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 32

1
Water
1
Water
2
Urea
2
Urea
3
Glycerin
3
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Isopropyl Stearate
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
5
Dicaprylyl Ether
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
6
Glyceryl Glucoside
6
Niacinamide
7
Sodium Lactate
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
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Uniqueness22 out of 31
71.0%
Uniqueness23 out of 32
71.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
13 out of 31
42%
chemical
14 out of 31
45%
natural
9 out of 32
28%
chemical
18 out of 32
56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium Lactate#7Sodium PCA#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#21
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#10Sodium Lactate#18Sodium Hyaluronate#22
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#19Glyceryl Stearate SE#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#19Citric Acid#28Lactic Acid#29

Detailed view

Eucerin Urea Repair 10% Lotion vs. CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Urea

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Soothing
Regeneration
Protection
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 4

#4Isopropyl Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

Position 5

#5Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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