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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream US versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream .

Last updated on January 10, 2024. Published on September 18, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream US contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream US contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream US contains this as ingredient number 30.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 1 rating
Doesn't Work (1) Pilling (1)
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Aybab_207

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

You‘ll get pimples if you have oily- combo skin
Every time when I used this, I got pimples the other day. Fragrance ist too strong and doesn’t...

You‘ll get pimples if you have oily- combo skin
Every time when I used this, I got pimples the other day. Fragrance ist too strong and doesn’t hydrate much. I don’t recommend it.

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YiShin

9 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Did nothing for my skin (I have combo acne). It pills and does not help my acne or hydration. It lasts a long time for such a cheap price though....

Did nothing for my skin (I have combo acne). It pills and does not help my acne or hydration. It lasts a long time for such a cheap price though. Would NOT recommend or repurchase. The ingredients on skinsort show that the formula isn’t very good either.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream 29 ingredients

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