Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème Portugal

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème - Portugal Versus BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream

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Updated on December 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 41 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 19 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 41 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Hydro Boost Gel Crème

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Alanine

Maltose

Glycine

Allantoin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Thiamine Hcl

Arginine

Serine

Proline

Threonine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Ceramide NP

Tropolone

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Trehalose

Betaine

Urea

Fructose

Glucose

PCA

Sodium PCA

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glutamic Acid

Humectant

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

T-Butyl Alcohol

Sodium Hydroxide

Citric Acid

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Moisturizing Gel-Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Niacinamide

Ceramide NP

Cholesterol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient

Lactic Acid

Buffering

Tromethamine

Buffering

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Carbomer

Xanthan Gum

1,2-Hexanediol

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin

Stearic Acid

Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water