Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US Versus Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
Updated on December 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream 29 ingredients
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About this product
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantPCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
HumectantMaltose
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
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
Arnica Montana Flower
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin 1%
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol 1%
Preservative
Arnica Montana Flower, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Colloidal Silver, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Maris Sal, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin 1%, Phenoxyethanol 1%
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinCitric 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream 29 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Burnssssss
Broke me out, made me really really itchy
Overrated moisturizer and it's expensive
I've used three tubs of this and my skin has gotten worse. The first two I noticed my skin gotten oilier than usual, but I want to trust the process like any other people. But I got a breakout on my third tub so I switched to other products and my skin has gotten so much better. This is definitely not for oily skin that needs sebum control..
