Boots Baby Nappy Cream Versus Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Boots Baby Nappy Cream 21 ingredients
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 17 ingredients
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Boots Baby Nappy Cream 21 ingredients
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventDodecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Cera Alba
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dodecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cera Alba, Squalane, Magnesium Sulfate, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Glycine Soja Oil, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Squalene, Citric Acid
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol 0.39%
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate 1.01%
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate 0.15%
Perfuming
Lanolin 4%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHA
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Boots Baby Nappy Cream 21 ingredients
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 17 ingredients
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Boots Baby Nappy Cream 21 ingredients
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 17 ingredients
For my girlies who pick their skin - this is a life saver. Very good for spot-treating breakouts at night since its antibacterial, heals the breakout and visibly decreases redness on a blemish.
Put it on top of a blemish at night and in the morning the blemish will look so much better.
great for acne
