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MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 17 moreWorks well
“Cera Ve Eczema Relief Creamy Oil is ideal for dry, eczema-prone skin, and this dermatologist-developed eczema oil effectively moisturizes and helping the skin maintain its natural protective barrier.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isononyl isononanoate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleatePropylheptyl caprylate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSorbitan oleate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateMagnesium sulfate~0.55–1.25%
Allantoin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCeramide np~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerNiacinamide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium pca~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCholesterol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhytosphingosine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sorbitan oleate, Magnesium sulfate, Allantoin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium pca, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cholesterol, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CeraVeEczema Relief Creamy OilYOUR PRODUCT | RilastilAcnestil Attiva Cream | e.l.f. CosmeticsPure Skin Moisturizer | THE formularxBarrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | — | $24.75 | $12.00 | $8.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 8 of 14 | 8 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Sodium Hyaluronate | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"CeraVe - Eczema Relief Creamy Oil" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide eop, ceramide np, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cholesterol and persea gratissima oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.05% - 0.30%, ceramide np 0.40% - 0.95%, ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.80% and ceramide ap 0.35% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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