Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance-Free Versus Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance-Free 17 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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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When to use
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance-Free 17 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
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Reviews
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance-Free 17 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
MichelleR
The Product That Brought Me To Skinsort
I wanted to love this product so badly, as the gel formula is so silky and luxurious. It felt so good going...
The Product That Brought Me To Skinsort
I wanted to love this product so badly, as the gel formula is so silky and luxurious. It felt so good going on my skin and lathered so well. But then - my skin dried and it was red. Instant irritation. I was horrified because I had an event I needed to go to and had no time to troubleshoot why or inspect for damage. I had to put my makeup on and keep it moving.
This website has helped me discover that of the 15 ingredients, I am allergic to five of them. The algorithm calls it a 59% match. I have a bad Coconut Oil allergy. This product has helped me discover that. This website has helped me discover that.
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YSLDave
Great for morning routine and oily skin
is good for oily skin, the texture is light, i use it in the morning and it pair weel with my toner