Dermedic Hydrain3 Ultra-Hydrating Cream-Gel Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free
Updated on October 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dermedic Hydrain3 Ultra-Hydrating Cream-Gel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermedic Hydrain3 Ultra-Hydrating Cream-Gel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Urea, Methylpropanediol, Isocetyl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Parfum, CI 42090
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Threonine
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol, Alanine, Allantoin, Arginine, Betaine, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lysine Hcl, Maltose, Palmitic Acid, PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Proline, Serine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Threonine, Tocopherol, Urea, Water, Ceramide NP, Tropolone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Trehalose
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaSodium 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 HyaluronateBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Dermedic Hydrain3 Ultra-Hydrating Cream-Gel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dermedic Hydrain3 Ultra-Hydrating Cream-Gel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
Love this product there are some downs to me about it when I use it it is very melty but I think this overall is a good product
caused me severe, painful break outs and i’m not prone to major pimples. i was upset to see this doesn’t work because it feels extremely nice when applied and very hydrating
