Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US Versus Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Updated on October 29, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm 21 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm 21 ingredients
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 ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Lanolate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycine Soja Hull
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Lanolate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycine Soja Hull, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citric Acid, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric 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 AcidWater. 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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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm 21 ingredients
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