Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream - Jar Versus Nov AC Moisture Gel
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 37 ingredients
Nov AC Moisture Gel 21 ingredients
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 37 ingredients
Nov AC Moisture Gel 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSodium Phytate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Phytate, Allantoin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyoxymethylene Melamine, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Riboflavin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylic Acid, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAllantoin 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 AllantoinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 37 ingredients
Nov AC Moisture Gel 21 ingredients
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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream 37 ingredients
HATE it so much. i have oily skin and this made me look so oily that it looks like you could probably deep fry a dozen donuts if you extracted the oil from my face. this also inflamed my clogged pores and i'm pretty sure it clogged more of my pores.
♾️/10 best product ever for dry skin. Definitely don’t recommend for oily skin because the cream is meant for acne prone dry skin (says it on the product) and if you have combination skin/oily skin I recommend using a little bit because it can make you really oily
