Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin versus Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% .
Published on August 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
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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
Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin 24 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin 24 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin 24 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% 27 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Ether • Sodium PCA • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Rice Amino Acids • Royal Jelly • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Tocopherol • Cellulose Gum • Ceratonia Siliqua Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Sucrose • Glycerin • Lysolecithin • Pullulan • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Lactic Acid • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Linalool
Water • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sea Water • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Sorbitan Oleate • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Hexadecene • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol
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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 WaterBurt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TocopherolBurt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GlycerinBurt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 BenzoateBurt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% contains this as ingredient number 25.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateBurt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 23.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin 24 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% 27 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream for Normal to Combination Skin 24 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% 27 ingredients
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