Garnier Mattifying Green Tea Moisturizer - EU Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US
Updated on October 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Mattifying Green Tea Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Garnier Mattifying Green Tea Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carbomer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Geraniol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Maltose
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Lysine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Betaine, Allantoin, Fructose, Maltose, Trehalose, Glucose, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Garnier Mattifying Green Tea Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Garnier Mattifying Green Tea Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Burnssssss
Broke me out, made me really really itchy
I got this because it was one of the products I used two years ago that moisturized my skin without making me oily. However, they came out with a new formula earlier this year. I decided to try it anyways and right off the bat I could tell it was different. The old formula was unscented. I'm sensitive to scents, and the new one smells like strong herbal shampoo. I put it on and it stung a little. Show more
