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CeraVe moisturizing cream vs Cetaphil moisturizing cream? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by akrz@programming.dev to c/skincareaddiction@sh.itjust.works
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I used the CeraVe one for quite a while because I thought it was the best, and then I tried the Cetaphil one because it was on sale and: I like it way more! I think the high petrolatum content is what is so great for my skin!

What are your preferences between these community faves? Or do you have another preference altogether?

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[–] bookworm@feddit.nl 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I haven't tried the Cetaphil moisturizing cream but I have tried the "Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer Dry Skin" and I really liked it. Its very similar to the Cetaphil moisturizing cream from what I can tell.

The CeraVe moisturizing cream is nice but when my skin is sensitive it can actually burn a bit when applying, which Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer Dry Skin never did. Unfortunately though it made my skin feel a bit greasy so that's why I didn't stick with it. Perhaps I will give it another go in the winter when my skin is super dry!

Currently I'm trying the Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier moisturizer and I reeeally like it! Actually I'm trying multiple products from Geek & Gorgeous right now and I'm becoming a bit of a fan-girl!

[–] akrz@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Yes! The CeraVe one can really burn sometimes not sure why…

[–] PopcornPrincess@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

CeraVe for me. Cetaphil leaves a layer which I only like in the winter when I have no place to go and need a deep moisturizer.

[–] akrz@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know what you mean, but tbh I quite like it, it’s like slugging light… but my skin is super dry currently too, so if it was oilier again I also think it’d be too much

[–] PopcornPrincess@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah my skin is oily. Everyone’s skin type will probably influence their opinion in this thread. It definitely depends on your type, imo.

[–] mjsaber@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago

I am 100% with you! CeraVe is definitely not a bad option, but once I was able to find Cetaphil in my area I started using it and haven't looked back.

[–] gabe@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Personally my go to is vanicream over everything else

[–] akrz@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

that is sadly not available in Europe, but I've only heard good things about it!

[–] Very_Bad_Janet@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like Vanicream also. It's similar to the Cerave and the Cetaphil. It doesn't have HA so I can use it year round (HA dries out my skin unless I use it in humid weather; dries it out no matter even if applying to soaking wet skin and topping with an occlusive but works in humidity). It also has a short,.simple ingredients list and is usually much cheaper than the others.

[–] gabe@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago

My eczema adores it!