EltaMD
Skin Restore Body CreamPaula's Choice
5% Niacinamide Body SerumThe brand gives no description.
A body lotion built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalene, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Margaric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Pentadecanoic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
5 / 2
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
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 →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 →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 →Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Mangifera Indica Seed Butter →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →
Similar Comparisons
Each product against its closest dupes.
- View the comparison
EltaMD
Skin Restore Body Cream
Minimalist
Niacinamide 5% Body Lotion
- View the comparison
Paula's Choice
5% Niacinamide Body Serum
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer
- View the comparison
EltaMD
Skin Restore Body Cream
CeraVe
Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
- View the comparison
Paula's Choice
5% Niacinamide Body Serum
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion