Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 versus Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 33 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream 46 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Sulfate Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 33 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream 46 ingredients
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Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 33 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream 46 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Methylpropanediol • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Tapioca Starch • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Dimethicone • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Acrylates Copolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • BHT • Parfum
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Sucrose Stearate • Silica • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxycitronellal • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Eugenol • Ethylparaben • Triethanolamine • Palmitic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Dimethiconol • Panthenol • Xanthan Gum • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Geraniol • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Disodium EDTA • Castanea Sativa Seed Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Methylparaben • Citronellol • Hexyldecanol • Hexyldecyl Laurate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium 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 HydroxideNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 33 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream 46 ingredients
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Nivea Hydrating Day Cream Normal Combination Skin SPF30 33 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Day Cream 46 ingredients
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