CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs Mamaearth Aloe Refresh Hydrating Body Lotion

CeraVe

Mamaearth

A body lotion built around Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

A body lotion built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Body lotion

24 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

Brand price

INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceteareth-20 (in both products)
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Potassium Phosphate
Buffering
0-1 / —
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Perfuming
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceteareth-20 →
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →