Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream versus L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA .
Last updated on November 20, 2023. Published on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both night moisturizers. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Night Moisturizer
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Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA 36 ingredients
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Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Nylon-12 • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • CI 77891 • Disodium EDTA • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Laureth-7 • Linalool • Methylisothiazolinone • Methylparaben • Mica • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylamide • Polyethylene • Retinyl Linoleate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Isostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Propylene Glycol • Nylon-12 • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Adenosine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Triethanolamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyethylene • Sodium Polyacrylate • Stearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isopropyl isodecanoate is a lipid created from isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid.
Isopropyl Isostearate is an emollient and leaves skin feeling soft. Emollients create a thin barrier that traps moisture underneath, hydrating the skin.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl IsostearateGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 8.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 10.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 11.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 12.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 29.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 14.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 34.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 22.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 35.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 26.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumGarnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Night Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 36.
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