Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer Versus MEG 21 Smooth Radiance Advanced Formula Anti-aging Neck Cream
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or fragrances
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer 32 ingredients
MEG 21 Smooth Radiance Advanced Formula Anti-aging Neck Cream 41 ingredients
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Cetaphil Eczema Restoraderm Soothing Moisturizer 32 ingredients
MEG 21 Smooth Radiance Advanced Formula Anti-aging Neck Cream 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
HumectantColloidal Oatmeal 1%, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Dimethiconol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Pantolactone
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Methylglucamine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argilla
Abrasive
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAcetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Water, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Arginine, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylglucamine Hcl, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Squalane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tocopherol, Argilla, Laureth-7, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholGlyceryl 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 StearateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCeteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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