Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel versus Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser .
Published on June 21, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Polyquaternium-10 • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Isethionate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Maltodextrin • Ascorbic Acid • Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Potassium Acrylates Copolymer.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
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