Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion Versus Pond's Hydra Active Gel

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion versus Pond's Hydra Active Gel .

Published on February 23, 2023

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 Vitamin E

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion

Pond's Hydra Active Gel

General Moisturizer German Brand Germany

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion 21 ingredients

Pond's Hydra Active Gel 24 ingredients

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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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion 21 ingredients

Pond's Hydra Active Gel 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion 21 ingredients

Pond's Hydra Active Gel 24 ingredients

Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Petrolatum • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Octyldodecanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cholesterol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Trisodium EDTA • BHA

Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Niacinamide • Phenoxyethanol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • BHA • Sodium PCA • Triethanolamine • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • CI 42090 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

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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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Stearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

BHA

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.

Pond's Hydra Active Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

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