Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream Versus Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Gelatin
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Camphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Calcium Hydroxide
BufferingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Sulfate
Potassium Chloride
Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Camphor, Menthol, DMDM Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Calcium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world.
In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin:
phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Noxzema Moisturizing Cleansing Cream 22 ingredients
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