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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream .

Published on December 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
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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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
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

PHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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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Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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.

Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

52% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Gold Bond Pure Moisture Body & Face Lotion 33 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Nourishing Cream 39 ingredients

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