Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer versus Nivea Care Fairness Cream .
Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on April 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients
Nivea Care Fairness Cream 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients
Nivea Care Fairness Cream 28 ingredients
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients
Nivea Care Fairness Cream 28 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Cetyl Alcohol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Steareth-21 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Carbomer • Dimethiconol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract • Allantoin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Hydroxide • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Michelia Alba Leaf Oil • Sodium Lactate • Coco-Glucoside • Peg-8 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol
Ascorbic Acid • Water • Glycerin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Hydrolyzed Pearl • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Glyceryl Glucoside • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Dimethicone • Sodium Carbomer • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Linalool • Geraniol • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Parfum
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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 WaterCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
Nivea Care Fairness Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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