Hafer-Creme vs CeraVe Blemish Control Gel
Only 12% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Hafer-Creme (24)
acacia-decurrens-flower-wax
alcohol
avena-sativa-kernel-extract
avena-sativa-kernel-oil
cetearyl-olivate
cetyl-palmitate
Citral
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
flavor
glycine-soja-oil
helianthus-annuus-seed-wax
jojoba-esters
lactobacillus-ferment
Limonene
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
Linalool
C: 0/5I: 3/5fragrance
oryzanol
polyglycerin-3
Potassium Sorbate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Shea Butter
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
Sodium Anisate
C: 0/5I: 0/5preservative
Sodium Benzoate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Sodium Levulinate
C: 0/5I: 0/5preservative
sorbitan-oleate
sorbitan-olivate
sorbitan-palmitate
Shared (6)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Lactic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in CeraVe Blemish (18)
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
chlorphenesin
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Glycolic Acid
C: 0/5I: 3/5aha
hydroxypropyl-guar
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
triethyl-citrate
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.