Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser Versus King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser versus King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser .

Last updated on July 27, 2023. Published on August 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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

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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 ingredients

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients

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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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 ingredients

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser 27 ingredients

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Zea Mays Starch • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylamide • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Limonene • Eugenol • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • Coumarin • CI 19140 • CI 15985

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Gum Extract • Limonene • Citral • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

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 & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Geraniol

What it does: Perfuming, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 24.

King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.

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