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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream versus StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer .

Published on April 15, 2023

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (6)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/TricaprateCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerinMyristyl NicotinateDimethiconeCetearyl AlcoholBis-Stearyl DimethiconePentaerythrityl DistearateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceIsosorbide DicaprylateHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateGlyceryl StearateStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerCetyl Palmitate1,2-HexanediolRetinalRetinolBidens Pilosa Extract Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Beta-GlucanAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterHelianthus Annuus ExtractHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractBacillus/Sea Salt Ferment FiltrateSalix Alba Bark ExtractAdenosineSodium HyaluronateZingiber Officinale Root Extract2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylateCeteareth-20BisabololPolysorbate 20IsohexadecaneLactic AcidMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate CrosspolymerAscorbic AcidPropyl GallatePeg-40 StearatePolysilicone-11Sorbitan IsostearatePolysorbate 60TocopherolCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl AcetatePentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumResveratrolDisodium EDTAAminomethyl PropanolParfumBHAPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbatePhenethyl AlcoholCitric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 56.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 58.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 62.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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