CARE:NEL Derma Alpha Arbutin Glutathione Whitening Cream Versus Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Night Comfort Cream
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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CARE:NEL Derma Alpha Arbutin Glutathione Whitening Cream 39 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Night Comfort Cream 30 ingredients
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CARE:NEL Derma Alpha Arbutin Glutathione Whitening Cream 39 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Night Comfort Cream 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glutathione
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingVinyldimethicone
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantButyric Acid
MaskingGlycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide 2%, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Titanium Dioxide, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Vinyldimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Butyric Acid, Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiaticoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Glycolipids, C12-13 Pareth-9, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vinyldimethicone
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPentasodium Pentetate
Propanediol
SolventRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingXylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Vinyldimethicone, Anhydroxylitol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Pentasodium Pentetate, Propanediol, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Trideceth-10, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateVinyldimethicone is a type of silicone.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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CARE:NEL Derma Alpha Arbutin Glutathione Whitening Cream 39 ingredients
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Night Comfort Cream 30 ingredients
