Necessaire The Hand Retinol Versus Neogen Surmedic Super Ceramide 100 Intense Protection Hand Cream
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Necessaire The Hand Retinol 64 ingredients
Neogen Surmedic Super Ceramide 100 Intense Protection Hand Cream 73 ingredients
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Necessaire The Hand Retinol 64 ingredients
Neogen Surmedic Super Ceramide 100 Intense Protection Hand Cream 73 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventArginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingThreonine
Histidine
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantPCA
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
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
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTricaprylin
Masking
C13-14 Alkane
SolventC15-23 Alkane
SolventLecithin
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Retinol, Mandelic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Arginine, Alanine, Valine, Isoleucine, Glycine, Serine, Threonine, Histidine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, PCA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Glutamine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Decyl Glucoside, Tricaprylin, C13-14 Alkane, C15-23 Alkane, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lilium Speciosum Flower Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientGold
Cosmetic ColorantChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil
Perfuming
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide 2, Ceramide AP, Adenosine, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lilium Speciosum Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Gold, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract, Glucose, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolButylene 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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