Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream versus Lacura Night Cream Q10 .
Published on December 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free night moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream 45 ingredients
Lacura Night Cream Q10 49 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Glycine Soja Sterols
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Hexyl Laurate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream 45 ingredients
Lacura Night Cream Q10 49 ingredients
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No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream 45 ingredients
Lacura Night Cream Q10 49 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Stearate • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Polyacrylamide • Butylene Glycol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Alcohol Denat. • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethiconol • Parfum • Tribehenin • Dipropylene Glycol • Sucrose Cocoate • Methylparaben • Carbomer • Laureth-7 • Propylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ethylparaben • Retinyl Palmitate • Xanthan Gum • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sorbitan Laurate • Potassium Hydroxide • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Medicago Sativa Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Morus Alba Leaf Extract • Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Panthenol • Glyceryl Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lecithin • Ubiquinone • Propylene Glycol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Retinyl Palmitate • Retinol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycine Soja Sterols • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Tocopherol • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexyl Laurate • Ascorbic Acid • Parfum • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Oleate • Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Propanediol • Alcohol • Sorbitol • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sorbic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • BHA
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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 WaterNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 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 GlycerinNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 AlcoholNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TriglycerideNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexyl Stearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and texture enhancer.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating.
Its emollient property helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients form a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl StearateNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 ParfumNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcetateNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol is an antioxidant.
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNo7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Lacura Night Cream Q10 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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