Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Hyaluronic Facial Cream
Updated on August 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Hyaluronic Facial Cream 57 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 Water Gel 34 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Hyaluronic Facial Cream 57 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Maltose
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Lysine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Betaine, Allantoin, Fructose, Maltose, Trehalose, Glucose, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silanediol Salicylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tromethamine
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Adipate
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDecapeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-78
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Silanediol Salicylate, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Stearate, Silica, Tromethamine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isoceteth-10, Ornithine, Betaine, Diethylhexyl Adipate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycolipids, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glyceryl Caprylate, Decapeptide-22, Oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21, Phenylpropanol, Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 HydroxideTrehalose 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.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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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