Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C versus Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer .
Published on February 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C 25 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains 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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C 25 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C 25 ingredients
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Octyldodecanol • Ubiquinone • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Limonene • Geraniol • Parfum • CI 16035
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Cocoate • Methylpropanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Stearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Ubiquinone • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Panthenol • Lanolin Alcohol • Tridecyl Stearate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Sodium Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Trisodium EDTA • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • 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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl Cocoate is created from 2-ethylhexanol and Coconut Acid. Coconut Acid is created from the fatty acids derived from Coconut Oil.
As an emollient, Ethylhexyl Cocoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a thin film on top of skin that traps moisture in.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 5.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 8.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateNivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 9.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Learn more about UbiquinoneNivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Creatine.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 14.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide.
Nivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 15.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 20.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 21.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneNivea Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 22.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 23.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 24.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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