Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Moisturising Night Cream versus Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream .
Published on March 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Moisturising Night Cream 20 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Nivea Moisturising Night Cream 20 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream 38 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Moisturising Night Cream 20 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream 38 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Methylpropanediol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Cocoglycerides • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Nymphaea Alba Root Extract • Panthenol • Pantolactone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Propanediol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract • Betaine • Sorbitol • Butylene Glycol • Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Tromethamine • Sanicula Europaea Extract • Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract • Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil • Mitracarpus Scaber Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Hydrated Silica • Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Maris Sal
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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 Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night 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 Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideNivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Nivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Cetearyl Isononanoate.
Nivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night 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 Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Nivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNivea Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Moisturising Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Nivea Moisturising Night Cream 20 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream 38 ingredients
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Nivea Moisturising Night Cream 20 ingredients
Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Regenerating Night Cream 38 ingredients
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