CeraVe Blemish Control Gel vs CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream
33%Match
Only 33% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in CeraVe Blemish (9)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
chlorphenesin
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
hydroxypropyl-guar
Lactic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Shared (15)
behentrimonium-methosulfate
Benzoic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
caprylyl-glycol
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ceramide AP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide EOP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phytosphingosine
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
triethyl-citrate
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in CeraVe Intensive (21)
alanine
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
Glyceryl Stearate
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
glycine
hydroxyacetophenone
hydroxyethyl-urea
hydroxyethylpiperazine-ethane-sulfonic-acid
Isopropyl Palmitate
C: 4/5I: 0/5emollient
myristyl-myristate
PEG-100 Stearate
C: 1/5I: 0/5other
pentaerythrityl-tetra-di-t-butyl-hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
serine
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-polyacrylate
steareth-20
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
CautionGlycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid
Using AHA and BHA together at high concentrations risks over-exfoliation and barrier damage.
Alternate use — AHA one day, BHA the next.
CautionLactic Acid + Salicylic Acid
[Class rule] Combining AHA and BHA increases exfoliation beyond what most skin can tolerate.
Use on alternate days or choose one.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.