EltaMD
AM Restore MoisturizerCetaphil
Rich Hydrating CreamThe brand gives no description.
A face cream built around Vitamin E and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 51.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isohexadecane, Linoleic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Undecylenoyl Glycine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-2
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linoleic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-2
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Silicones
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Ascorbyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate →
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