Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Glycolic Acid Overnight Peel Fragrance Free Versus Sonia Roselli Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel
Updated on August 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Glycolic Acid Overnight Peel Fragrance Free 10 ingredients
Sonia Roselli Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Glycolic Acid Overnight Peel Fragrance Free 10 ingredients
Sonia Roselli Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconic Acid
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Carbomer, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Propylene Glycol, Gluconic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalene, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCaprylyl 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
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