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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 Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 .

Published on March 25, 2021

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

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 oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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General Moisturizer German Brand Germany
Day Moisturizer German Brand Germany

General Moisturizer

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

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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
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
spf rating
15

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

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.

As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.

Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.

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Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.

Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.

The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:

Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.

When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.

Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.

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Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
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.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Lotion with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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17% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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