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Himalaya Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face Gel Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Indian Brand India
American Brand United States

Updated on September 11, 2024

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 and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

27 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
100% use every day
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45% use in pm
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Reviews

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Himalaya Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face Gel 13 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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Farhana Soha

3 months ago
Review

Best simple and cheap aloe Vera gel ever!!
Doesn’t irritate out the skin,
But it’s not something you can use and sleep with.
It’s something I use for 3-4 hours because after that it tends to dry up completely and skin feels every tight.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#works well

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 35 ratings
Light (13) Absorbs Well (10) Strong Scent (9)
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bvechiato

2 years ago
Review

Burnssssss
Broke me out, made me really really itchy

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JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

2 years ago
Review

Overrated moisturizer and it's expensive
I've used three tubs of this and my skin has gotten worse. The first two I noticed my skin gotten oilier than usual, but I want to trust the process like any other people. But I got a breakout on my third tub so I switched to other products and my skin has gotten so much better. This is definitely not for oily skin that needs sebum control..