Acnes Oil Control Moisturizer Versus Nov AC Moisture Gel
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Acnes Oil Control Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Nov AC Moisture Gel 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Acnes Oil Control Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Nov AC Moisture Gel 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Prunus Cerasus Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amylopectin
Satureja Hortensis Extract
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Sorbitol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Arginine, Parfum, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lecithin, Prunus Cerasus Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Chlorphenesin, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Salicylic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Satureja Hortensis Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyoxymethylene Melamine, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Riboflavin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylic Acid, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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