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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream .

Published on December 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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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Buy Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15

Starts at $15.49
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Starts at $29.00

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
spf rating
15
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

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

4
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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Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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