Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 versus Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen .
Published on October 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen 29 ingredients
Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Peg-75 Stearate • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Butylene Glycol • Methylparaben • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Propylparaben • Chlorphenesin • BHA • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Polysorbate 20 • Retinol
Homosalate 7% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Octocrylene 1.5% • Benzophenone-3 2% • Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Silica • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Erythorbic Acid • Retinol • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Triethanolamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Methylparaben • Methylisothiazolinone • Propylparaben
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Ingredients Explained
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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 GlycerinNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 MethylparabenNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 29.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about RetinolNeutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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Neutrogena Age Fighter Facial Moisturizer + SPF 15 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen 29 ingredients
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