Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser versus Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 .
Published on August 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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 Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Methylpropanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Synthetic Beeswax • Ubiquinone • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Dimethicone • Trisodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 3% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Water • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Emulsifying Wax Nf • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Methylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Ethylene Brassylate • Dipropylene Glycol • Dimethyl Heptenal
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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 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneNivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients
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