Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream - Canada Versus This Works Stress Check Kind Hands

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada versus This Works Stress Check Kind Hands .

Last updated on March 26, 2024. Published on October 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands

Hand Cream American Brand United States

Hand Cream British Brand United Kingdom

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 7 ingredients

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands 32 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 Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 7 ingredients

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands 32 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream 7 ingredients

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands 32 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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 Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 1.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 2.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 3.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 5.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 8.

Stearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 6.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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 Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Canada contains this as ingredient number 7.

This Works Stress Check Kind Hands contains this as ingredient number 17.

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