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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea After Sun Moisture 48h UK versus Clinique After-Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on March 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe after sun care. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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After Sun Care German Brand Germany
After Sun Care American Brand United States

After Sun Care

Products designed to be used after sun exposure.

After Sun Care

Products designed to be used after sun exposure.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
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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.

1
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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Nivea After Sun Moisture 48h UK contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique After-Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Nivea After Sun Moisture 48h UK contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique After-Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe contains this as ingredient number 28.

3
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.

Nivea After Sun Moisture 48h UK contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique After-Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
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.

Nivea After Sun Moisture 48h UK contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique After-Sun Rescue Balm with Aloe contains this as ingredient number 37.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

Usage

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