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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser versus Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream .

Published on July 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Night Moisturizer German Brand Germany
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Night Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Nivea Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser 23 ingredients

Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Face Night Cream Moisturiser hasn't been rated yet.
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Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream 26 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
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CentellaAddict

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Ok lightweight gel
Provided decent moisture and helped me restore my skin barrier, otherwise did nothing for my skin concerns.

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Hannah_791

7 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

doesnt break me out

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