Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser versus (Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer .
Published on March 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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
Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser 34 ingredients
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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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 🎉
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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser 34 ingredients
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
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Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser 34 ingredients
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Cetyl Lactate • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Salicylic Acid • Menthyl Lactate • Dimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate • Propylene Glycol Isostearate • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzalkonium Chloride • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Ethylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1 • Tapioca Starch • Cetyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Sodium PCA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Benzethonium Chloride • Ormenis Multicaulis Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNeutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidNeutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 26.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNeutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 32.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholNeutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 34.
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Neutrogena Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser 34 ingredients
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
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