Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème - US Versus May Coop Bamboo Water Gel
Updated on January 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
May Coop Bamboo Water Gel 44 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
May Coop Bamboo Water Gel 44 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylamide
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Bambusa Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Biotin, Plankton Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arginine Ferulate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
May Coop Bamboo Water Gel 44 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Can't always follow what's viral...
Olive oil and dimethicone are a bad combination for me. This has such a cult following but my skin reacted immediately after first use. It's been a while since I’ve used it, so I apologize for the ambiguity of this review. I don’t remember the actual way it made me react, whether it was red contact dermatitis or blackheads. I just know it went into my ‘never put Show more
It made my acne worse
