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Compare ingredients in four moisturizing creams

Below, I compare the ingredients in 4 famous moisturisers based on their functions. The 4 moisturizers are: 1. Vichy Liftactiv H.A. Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturiser, 2. Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, 3. CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and 4. La Roche Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Milk.



Key Insights

  • Product 1 & Product 4 share similarities with hydration and barrier-supporting ingredients but differ in exfoliation and antioxidant blends.
  • Product 2 is focused more on lightweight hydration and barrier support, with simpler emulsification and fewer antioxidants.
  • Product 3 & Product 4 emphasize emollience through natural oils and butters, with Product 4 having additional exfoliating and antioxidant properties.

Details:

Function

Product 1

Product 2

Product 3

Product 4

Hydration

Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol

Glycerin, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol

Glycerin, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Mannose

Glycerin, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Mannose

Barrier Support

Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Eucalyptus Leaf Extract

Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine

Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine

Exfoliation

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid

Succinic Acid

None

Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid (HEPES)

Emollience

Shea Butter, Isohexadecane, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid

Dimethicone, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether

Shea Butter, Rapeseed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate

Shea Butter, Rapeseed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate

Antioxidant Protection

Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Glucoside

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Stabilization & Texture

Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate

Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Preservation

Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Methylparaben

Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Sources: From various sources.

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