Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser versus Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer .
Published on May 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Betaine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Tapioca Starch • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Alcohol • Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract • Dehydroacetic Acid • Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Calcium Gluconate • Beta-Carotene
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Heptyl Undecylenate • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Stearic Acid • Gluconolactone • Benzyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sclerotium Gum • Tocopherol • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBotanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Botanical Lab Purple Ginseng + Niacinamide Mattifying Moisturiser 25 ingredients
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