Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 versus Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 .
Published on July 18, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 20 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 3% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Water • Glycolic Acid • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Maleate • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sclerotium Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Methylparaben • Panthenol • Bisabolol • Propylparaben • Tetrasodium EDTA • Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Benzophenone-3 5% • Water • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene • Stearic Acid • Cetyl Alcohol • Soluble Collagen • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Peg-Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNeutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.
This chemical ingredient protects your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays. It is often combined with other sunscreen ingredients to help with stability.
Ongoing research is looking into whether oxybenzone causes skin irritation and sensitivity. However, it has been shown to trigger contact dermatitis in some studies.
Oxybenzone is allowed in certain concentrations by many countries. It is allowed up to 6% in the US, and Canada, 5% in Japan, and 10% in Australia. Other countries and regions of the US have banned this ingredient to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems. These places include Hawaii, Key West, US Virgin Islands, marine parks in Thailand, Aruba, and Palau.
The EU currently allows the following maximum concentrations:
Studies show conflicting results about oxybenzone being absorbed into the human body. The Swedish Research Institute has advised careful use of this ingredient by pregnant women and children. We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns about this ingredient and your health.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidNeutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 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 Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 20 ingredients
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Moisturizer - SPF 15 26 ingredients
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