Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 .
Last updated on July 28, 2023. Published on March 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 29 ingredients
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Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream 32 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 29 ingredients
Sea Silt Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • C15-19 Alkane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Arachidyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Potassium Sorbate • Behenyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Hydroxide • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Arachidyl Glucoside • Water • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Propanediol • Ethyl Oleate • Silica • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pullulan • Arachidyl Alcohol • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Behenyl Alcohol • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 • Adenosine • Arachidyl Glucoside • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Levulinic Acid • Glycine • Menthyl Lactate • Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 HyaluronateNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 24.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 GumNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Levulinic Acid is a fragrance that comes from the degradation of cellulose. It is a saturated fatty acid.
This ingredient is often used a building block for other compounds, such as in pharmaceuticals.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient smells like caramel.
Learn more about Levulinic AcidNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
Nena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNena Skincare Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Wrinkle Smoothing Cream 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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