Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer versus Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream .
Published on August 28, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both night moisturizers. They have a total of 9 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 silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, 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 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
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 😥
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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
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
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Nylon-12 • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • CI 77891 • Disodium EDTA • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Laureth-7 • Linalool • Methylisothiazolinone • Methylparaben • Mica • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylamide • Polyethylene • Retinyl Linoleate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • 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 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming 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 Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholNivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night 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 Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
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Nivea Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream 39 ingredients
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