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Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Versus Nivea Hidratante Facial com Ácido Hialurônico

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
German Brand Germany

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

712 Routines
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53% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 12 ratings
Hydrating (6) Great Value (5) Heavy (4)
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Grace H

4 months ago
Review

Thick. Skin feels soft next day.

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#oily
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Alyssa Daniels

6 months ago
Review

When I was younger, this was all I used on my face and body. But as I got older, I found it a bit thick for my face and naturally drifted away as I discovered other great skincare products. Still, it brings back good memories, and I think it would still be great for body use!

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#no scent

Nivea Hidratante Facial com Ácido Hialurônico 16 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
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anitititi

1 year ago
Review

Makes my my complexion glowy. Definately for oily skinned people.

The packaging, however, does not appeal to me. Price-wise, I understand why it was necessary, and all competitors at the same price and volume have the same cheap packaging.

The fragrance is refreshing.

gave it 3 stars because i think i still prefer hada labo hyaluronic lotion on my morning routine.

#light
#absorbs well
#light scent