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Dear Brightly Night Shift Versus Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Night Moisturizer
Body Lotion
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on September 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E

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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Dear Brightly Night Shift 6 ingredients

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 16 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dear Brightly Night Shift 6 ingredients

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 16 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Smoothing

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

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.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Learn more about Niacinamide
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

Dear Brightly Night Shift 6 ingredients

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 16 ingredients

4 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
50% use every day
1,370 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dear Brightly Night Shift 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1)
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Alyssa Klein

7 months ago
Review

I have really struggled finding an over-the-counter tretinoin that is sustainable, and this is the ONLY one! I have very sensitive skin and have to use it sparingly, maybe 2-3x per week. It's taken me over a year to get through my first bottle which is crazy honestly. I'm excited to refill it since I get to keep the beautiful glass bottle. I recommend this to anyone with a tretinoin Rx - this is Show more

#great value
#drying
#light
#absorbs well

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion 16 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 19 ratings
No Scent (5) Light (3) Broke Me Out (3)
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b3lla

1 year ago
Review

irritated my face completely and there was a harsh burning sensation! left my skin sensitive and super red.

#irritating
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Hiba

2 years ago
Review

Would repurchase
Kept my skin hydrated and soft