Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curology The Rich Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US .
Last updated on October 29, 2023. Published on August 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Body Lotion
Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Squalane • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Isohexadecane • Cetearyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Serine • Glycine • Alanine • Threonine • Arginine • Proline • Lysine Hcl • Glutamic Acid • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Urea • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Betaine • Allantoin • Fructose • Maltose • Trehalose • Glucose • Pentylene Glycol • Synthetic Beeswax • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl 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 OlivateCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate 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.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCACurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 15.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 32.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCurology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
jeanpaul2301
Great mosturizer!
Tried this out of curiosity with my mom, both of us were pleased with our results. She has normal to dry skin and I have combo...
Great mosturizer!
Tried this out of curiosity with my mom, both of us were pleased with our results. She has normal to dry skin and I have combo skin with fungal acne. She uses this everyday as soon as she gets out of the shower; without it her skin would feel dry as a desert. In my case, I put this on after using the Cetaphil daily facial cleanser. I know this product isn't fungal acne safe but I have combo skin, so I put it on the areas of my face that instead of having fungal acne, are kind of dry (mostly my cheeks, nose and neck). This moisturizer makes my skin feel refreshed, hydrated and healthy. It definitely has fragrance, but It's nice and light. I won't give it 5 stars just because it isn't fungal acne safe:)
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I want to say I love it
This moisturizer isn’t even that bad, in fact it’s the first moisturizer that made my skin feel like a baby’s bum when I...
I want to say I love it
This moisturizer isn’t even that bad, in fact it’s the first moisturizer that made my skin feel like a baby’s bum when I first got into the skincare world. It made my skin smooth within a month or so. It’s very lightweight and looks clear when you put it on. When you apply it, you might have to protect your face because it does take a couple of minutes to absorb into your skin. Though it was formulated for dry/extremely dry skin, I bought this product even though I have oily skin because I’ve seen many dermatologists recommend it to those with dehydrated oily skin or just oily skin in general. It smells good, but since it does have fragrance I would not recommend this to those with sensitive skin. I love the way it feels on my face but I feel like it just doesn’t pair with the other skincare products I own. I only use this occasionally when my skin feels a little dehydrated. Other than that, I’d totally recommend this to those with dehydrated oily skin and extremely dry skin!
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