Merle Norman Brilliant-C Moisturizer Versus Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Overnight Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Merle Norman Brilliant-C Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Overnight Cream 66 ingredients
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Merle Norman Brilliant-C Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Overnight Cream 66 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-20
HumectantPEG-150
HumectantPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-20, PEG-150, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 77015, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
EmulsifyingDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientLactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientParfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
EmollientSucrose
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantTridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Isohexadecane, Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Mica, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phospholipids, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sucrose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Tridecyl Stearate, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 14700, CI 77891, CI 19140
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 WaterHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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