Lancôme Nutrix Nourishing and Soothing Rich Cream Versus The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

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2.62 · 50 reviews

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Key Ingredients

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Paraffinum Liquidum

Water

Lanolin

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Ozokerite

Emulsion Stabilising

Cera Microcristallina

Cera Alba

Paraffin

Lecithin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Sodium Sulfate

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Benzoate

Hydroxycitronellal

Stearic Acid

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Phenoxyethanol

Eugenol

Limonene

Linalool

Benzyl Alcohol

Cinnamyl Alcohol

Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl Salicylate

Cholesterol

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Isoeugenol

Perfuming

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Geraniol

Methylparaben

Citronellol

Potassium Sorbate

Citral

Aluminum Stearate

Coumarin

Glycine Soja Hull

Glycine Max Seed Extract

Amyl Cinnamal

Parfum

Water

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Propanediol

Solvent

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Arginine

Aspartic Acid

Glycine

Alanine

Serine

Valine

Isoleucine

Proline

Threonine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Glucose

Maltose

Fructose

Trehalose

Sodium PCA

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PCA

Sodium Lactate

Urea

Allantoin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing

Oleic Acid

Emollient

Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides

Skin Conditioning

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

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Stearic Acid

Cleansing

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Lecithin

Emollient

Triolein

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Carbomer

Isoceteth-20

Polysorbate 60

Sodium Chloride

Citric Acid

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Pentylene Glycol

Triethanolamine

Sodium Hydroxide

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

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5.00

Overall rating

What people say

Heavy 100% Hydrating 100% Works Well 100%

2.62

Overall rating

What people say

No Scent 37% Doesn't Work 32% Heavy 29%

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Lecithin

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.

This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.

As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.

This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.

We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.

Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Sodium Hydroxide

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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Stearic Acid

Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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