Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream Versus Uriage Water Sleeping Mask

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream versus Uriage Water Sleeping Mask .

Published on February 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask

Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Overnight Mask French Brand France

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream 32 ingredients

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask 28 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream 32 ingredients

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask 28 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Rosacea

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Skin Texture

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream 32 ingredients

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask 28 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Zea Mays Starch • Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Magnesium Aspartate • Caprylyl Glycol • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Isohexadecane • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Dimethiconol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Beheneth-25 • Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum

Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Squalane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Xylitylglucoside • Trehalose • Urea • Anhydroxylitol • Chlorphenesin • Xylitol • Pentylene Glycol • Serine • Parfum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glucose • Algin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Pullulan • Alcohol • Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Water • Trimagnesium Phosphate • CI 42090 • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide

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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Trehalose

What it does: Humectant, Moisturising

Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sleeping Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Uriage Water Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

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