Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment Versus Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream
Updated on May 18, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment 18 ingredients
Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment 18 ingredients
Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Gelatin
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Camphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Calcium Hydroxide
BufferingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Sulfate
Potassium Chloride
Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Camphor, Menthol, DMDM Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Calcium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment 18 ingredients
Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
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