Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 versus Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer .
Published on June 19, 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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • Nylon-12 • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octyldodecanol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Triethanolamine • Isopropyl Isostearate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine • Adenosine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Retinyl Palmitate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Polyethylene • Polysorbate 60 • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sorbitan Oleate • Stearic Acid • Silica • Titanium Dioxide • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 15510 • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopherol • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Methylpropanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Stearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Ubiquinone • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Panthenol • Lanolin Alcohol • Tridecyl Stearate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Sodium Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Trisodium EDTA • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • 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 WaterL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 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 GlycerinL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 AlcoholL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 46.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 47.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 48.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 49.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 50.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 51.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 LinaloolL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 52.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 54.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 ParfumL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 56.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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