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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer: which is better?
This comes down to whether you value overnight occlusion for tret-treated dryness or a plumping cream that sits well under makeup.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Instant Angel Moisturizer — 97 vs 69 nextscore
- More reviewed: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — 568 vs 182 verdicts
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream offers overnight occlusion for dry, tret-treated skin, while Dieux Instant Angel plumps without looking greasy and works well under makeup.
Choose CeraVe Moisturizing Cream if
- you want overnight occlusion for dry, tret-treated skin
Choose Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer if
- you want a plumping cream that works under makeup
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At a glance
| CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer |
|---|---|
| 69 · 568 verdicts | 97 · 182 verdicts |
| Petrolatum, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid | — |
What Reddit says
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
What Reddit likes
- Three ceramides reinforce the skin barrier
- Petrolatum gives it real overnight occlusion
- Fragrance-free and commonly paired with tretinoin
Watch out for
- Breakouts, cysts, and clogged pores are common dealbreakers
- Heavy film turns oily skin shiny
- Can sting or flare reactive redness
Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer
What Reddit likes
- Barrier-supporting 3:1:1-style cream
- Plumps without looking greasy
- Works under makeup and tret
Watch out for
- Too rich for summer or oily skin
- Can break out acne-prone faces
- Hydration fades after a few hours
Compare full ingredient lists · 6 in common
In both · 6
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tocopherol
Only in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream · 18
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Petrolatum
- Potassium Phosphate
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide Eop
- Carbomer
- Dimethicone
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholesterol
- Disodium EDTA
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Phytosphingosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Only in Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer · 38
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Squalane
- Coconut Alkanes
- Meadowfoam Estolide
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Triheptanoin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Methylpropanediol
- Linoleic Acid
- Phytosterols
- Phospholipids
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Tribehenin
- Sodium PCA
- Urea
- C9-12 Alkane
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
- Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
- Hydroxyproline Palmitamide
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Isohexadecane
- Trehalose
- Ceramide NG
- Hexylene Glycol
- PEG-10 Phytosterol
- Sodium Phytate
- Polysorbate 60
- Polyquaternium-51
- Palmitic Acid
- Triacetin
- Sodium Isostearate
- Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer
- Lactic Acid
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12