Full Ingredient List
Water
Glycerin
Ceteareth-20
Petrolatum
Cetearyl Alcohol
DimethiconeHazard: 4/10
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Carbomer
Cetyl Alcohol
PhenoxyethanolHazard: 4/10
Cholesterol
Phytosphingosine
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Xanthan Gum
EDTA
Who Owns CeraVe?
Big Corp SubsidiaryL'Oreal(OR.PA) -- Beauty & Cosmetics
Also makes: L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline, Lancome, NYX, La Roche-Posay
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2/10CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs Numbrrrz

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Organic Lip Balm

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FAQ
How many ingredients does CeraVe Moisturizing Cream contain?
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream by CeraVe contains 17 ingredients. Of those, 3 are flagged for potential health concerns based on peer-reviewed research and regulatory data. Numbrrrz lip balm contains just 4 ingredients with 0 flagged.
What is the safety score of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream?
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream received a safety score of 5/10 in our analysis. This score reflects the number and severity of flagged ingredients, their regulatory status globally, and the exposure risk associated with this product category. A score of 10 is the safest; Numbrrrz earns a 10/10.
Is CeraVe Moisturizing Cream safe to use daily?
While CeraVe Moisturizing Cream complies with FDA regulations, it contains 3 ingredients that regulatory agencies or researchers have flagged for potential concern. Daily use increases cumulative exposure to these ingredients. For lip products especially, ingredients are directly ingested throughout the day.
What is a safer alternative to CeraVe Moisturizing Cream?
Numbrrrz organic lip balm is a direct alternative with a 10/10 safety score. Made with only organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, beeswax, and vitamin E — every ingredient is food-grade and safe to ingest. No synthetic chemicals, no preservatives, no compromise.
