Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel Versus Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Cream
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Cream 37 ingredients
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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Cream 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPolymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantTaurine
BufferingSerine
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Calcium Pantothenate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phytantriol
HumectantAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantAlgin
Masking
Pullulan
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPolysilicone-11
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus, Trehalose, Taurine, Serine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacinamide, Phytantriol, Acetyl Glutamine, Urea, Cholesterol, Yeast Amino Acids, Phytosphingosine, Inositol, Betaine, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sucrose, Algin, Pullulan, Maltodextrin, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Polyisobutene, Silica, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVerbena Officinalis Leaf Extract
MaskingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Triheptanoin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract, Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Hyaluronic Acid, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin
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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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 AcetateMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolButylene 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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumParfum 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.
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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Cream 37 ingredients
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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
This is my HG moisturizer! It works well with all my different routines & under makeup.
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Night Cream 37 ingredients
It’s ok if you do not have a sensitive skin in vitamin E . Besides that it’s heavy as a cream and definitely recommend for your early 30’s the serum not the cream.
