La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream Versus Nivea Crème - American
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream 68 ingredients
Nivea Crème 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream 68 ingredients
Nivea Crème 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientIsomalt
HumectantPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGold
Cosmetic ColorantPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Phytol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantSoy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Propanediol
SolventTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polyisobutene
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Octyldodecanol, Isomalt, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Gold, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Beeswax, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Carnosine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Cysteine, Phytol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Trehalose, Soy Isoflavones, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Propanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Carbomer, Polysilicone-15, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Batyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream 68 ingredients
Nivea Crème 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream 68 ingredients
Nivea Crème 16 ingredients
It's just so so, gives my skin a smooth and glowy finish but it looks too oily on my skin as someone that has oily skin. I only use this at night though
It works well before you put on make up but I mostly use it early in the evening. Right before bed I wipe off the excess. Moisturises well and is not irritating. Difficult to work with if your face/fingers are still somewhat damp.
