Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 versus Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 .
Published on March 11, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 36 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 36 ingredients
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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 36 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 • Cyclomethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Sucrose Polystearate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Methylpropanediol • Octocrylene • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Ubiquinone • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethiconol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Distarch Phosphate • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • 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 WaterL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidL'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Pore Minimising Day Cream SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
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L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
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