Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream .
Published on June 17, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream 32 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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream 32 ingredients
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Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream 32 ingredients
Water • Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hexyldecyl Stearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Squalane • Cetearyl Glucoside • Nylon-12 • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyacrylamide • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Methylparaben • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Bisabolol • Allantoin • Propylparaben • Ethylparaben • Panthenol • Arginine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Erythorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 20 • Retinol • BHA • Tocopherol
Water • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Behenate • Ceteareth-20 • Isohexadecane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Sodium Polyacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Polyacrylamide • Parfum • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Ptfe • Chlorphenesin • Polysorbate 20 • Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract • Retinol • BHA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • Sodium Hydroxide • Ascorbic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 HyaluronateNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream 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 Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.
It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.
Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.
Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. 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.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHANeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Cream 32 ingredients
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