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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream: which is better?
One is the lighter barrier helper; the other is the richer redness calmer, so the better fit depends on how much moisture and comfort you need.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream — 89 vs 77 nextscore
- More reviewed: CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — 387 vs 39 verdicts
CeraVe PM suits lighter layering and acne-prone use, while Tatcha Indigo fits richer overnight barrier care and redness relief.
Choose CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if
- you want a lightweight lotion that layers cleanly
- your skin is acne-prone or oily
Choose Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream if
- you want a richer overnight barrier cream
- redness and tret dryness are your main concerns


Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream
See alternatives$1.88/ml · 50 ml
At a glance
| CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream |
|---|---|
| $0.17/ml | $1.88/ml |
| 77 · 387 verdicts | 89 · 39 verdicts |
| Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid | — |
What Reddit says
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
What Reddit likes
- Lightweight barrier support that layers cleanly
- Niacinamide and ceramides for acne-prone skin
- Works under tret and sunscreen
Watch out for
- Niacinamide sets off redness, itch, and breakouts for plenty of people
- Too thin for seriously dry or tret-dried skin
- Can clog pores or trigger whiteheads on acne-prone skin
Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream
What Reddit likes
- Barrier-repair heavy hitter
- Calms redness fast
- Fragrance-free, silicone-based feel
Watch out for
- Can trigger bumps and cystic acne
- Very rich and occlusive
- Price stings, and some feel it’s overkill
Compare full ingredient lists · 6 in common
In both · 6
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Only in CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion · 18
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Niacinamide
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Potassium Phosphate
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide EOP
- Carbomer
- Ceteareth-20
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholesterol
- Disodium EDTA
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phytosphingosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Only in Indigo Overnight Repair Redness Reducing Barrier Cream · 26
- Diglycerin
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
- Diisostearyl Malate
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Propanediol
- Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
- Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
- Sargassum Vulgare Extract
- Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
- Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
- Phytosterols
- Ceramide Ng
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Palmitic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Maltodextrin
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Tocopherol