Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream vs Mamaearth Aloe Vera Night Cream with Aloe Vera and Ashwagandha for a Youthful Glow

Cetaphil

Moisturizing Cream

Mamaearth

Aloe Vera Night Cream with Aloe Vera and Ashwagandha for a Youthful Glow

A face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cream built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face cream

23 ingredients

30 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

No retailer listed yet

Brand from United States

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Glycerin
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-30 Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-30 Stearate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient

Ingredients Explained

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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Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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