Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier SkinActive Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream versus Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream .
Published on June 08, 2021
Overview
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 fragrances
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream 21 ingredients
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream 21 ingredients
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream 21 ingredients
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 30 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Isopropyl Myristate • Ascorbyl Stearate • Coco-Glucoside • Parfum • Dimethiconol • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Arginine • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Salicylic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Glyceryl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cyclomethicone • Distarch Phosphate • Talc • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Myristyl Myristate • Octyldodecanol • Cucumis Sativus Juice • Propylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Sodium Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Trisodium EDTA • BHA • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Parfum • CI 42090
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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 Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 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 Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Garnier SkinActive Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream 21 ingredients
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 30 ingredients
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Garnier SkinActive Water Rose 24H Moisture Cream 21 ingredients
Nivea Aqua Sensation Invigorating Day Cream 30 ingredients
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