Numbuzin No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream Versus Numbuzin No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Glycerin

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Panthenol

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Betaine

Vinyldimethicone

Squalane

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

1,2-Hexanediol

Methyl Trimethicone

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Propanediol

Solvent

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Perfuming

Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Water

Glyceryl Linolenate

Glyceryl Linoleate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Isononyl Isononanoate

Glyceryl Stearate Se

3 / 2 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Bisabolol

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Stearyl Alcohol

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tromethamine

Buffering

Xanthan Gum

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Behenyl Alcohol

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sorbitan Isostearate

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cholesterol

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Agar

Dextrin

Ceramide NP

7-Dehydrocholesterol

Magnesium Myristate

Magnesium Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0

Sea Salt

Abrasive

Acetyl Glucosamine

Zinc Gluconate

Calcium Stearate

Lactic Acid

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

Rutin

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Zinc PCA

Glycine

Glutamic Acid

Glutamine

Dipotassium Phosphate

Lysine

Leucine

Methionine

Valine

Serine

Cysteine

Citrulline

Ascorbic Acid

Asparagine

Aspartic Acid

Isoleucine

Alanine

Arginine

Ornithine

Copper Tripeptide-1

Taurine

Tyrosine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Pantothenic Acid

Phenylalanine

Proline

Histidine

Retinyl Palmitate

1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid Icon

Repagermanium

Linolenic Acid

Cleansing

Riboflavin

Cosmetic Colorant

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Menadione

Biotin

Bioflavonoids

Cyanocobalamin

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Thiamine Hcl

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Folic Acid

Pyridoxine

Hesperidin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Limonene

Citral

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Vinyldimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate, Bisabolol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cholesterol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Sea Salt, Acetyl Glucosamine, Zinc Gluconate, Calcium Stearate, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Zinc PCA, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Dipotassium Phosphate, Lysine, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cysteine, Citrulline, Ascorbic Acid, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Ornithine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Pantothenic Acid, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Retinyl Palmitate, Repagermanium, Linolenic Acid, Riboflavin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Biotin, Bioflavonoids, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hesperidin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citral

No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Water

Glycereth-26

Glycerin

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Cyclopentasiloxane

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

1,2-Hexanediol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

1 / 2

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Dimethicone

Azulene

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Trehalose

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Disodium EDTA

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Citric Acid

Buffering

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Glyceryl Glucoside

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dimethicone, Azulene, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking, Perfuming

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.

Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

Learn more about Corallina Officinalis Extract

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.
It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Ingredient Ratings

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No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream

No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream

When to use

Numbuzin No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream 116 ingredients

Numbuzin No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream 50 ingredients

119 Routines

49% use in am

52% use in pm

94% use every day

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132 Routines

47% use in am

53% use in pm

96% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Numbuzin No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream 116 ingredients

3.3 /5

from 3 ratings

Broke Me Out (2) Light Scent (2) Drying (1)

Vans

9 months ago

Review

This is incredible at first use since it feels like a butter melting into your skin. Easily absorbed and what I love about this it doesn’t leave a sticky finish. Not at all. Has a little citrusy smell and has bit of orange granules that melt. But throughout my use, I noticed that it somehow triggered my acne and noticed hardcore drying along my nasolabial folds and chin area where I usually apply Show more

#drying

#broke me out

#irritating

#light scent

No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream

Hannah Mae

6 months ago

Review

This is actually amazing! It helped me hydrate my skin. Although, this is a heavy cream, so you’d rather use this at night only

#hydrating

#works well

No. 5 Daily Multi-Vitamin Cream

Numbuzin No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream 50 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 4 ratings

Light (3) Absorbs Well (3) Hydrating (2)

MonicaJimenez_574

1 year ago

Review

I’ve been wanting to try Numbuzin for a while, and this cream looked like the perfect fit for my sensitive, hormonal acne prone skin. While it’s not fungal acne safe, this moisturizer doesn’t have dimethicone until the 12th ingredient, and I haven’t found any issues with it so far. I enjoy how soothing this cream is to acne, and it helps to calm my breakouts! I also find it not clogging my pores Show more

#great value

#hydrating

#light

#absorbs well

No.1 Purple Complex Moisture Balancing Soothing Cream

byebravelion

1 year ago

Review

I got this recommendation from the girls at Likeskin (Insta: @like_skincare) because I needed a moisturizer that suited my acne-prone (cheeks & chin), combination skin, plus flaky patches around my nose and mouth—and I probably have a sensitivity to fatty alcohols/fatty acids.

And this one? HIT. THE. SPOT. ✅ The first moisturizer that didn’t break me out! It’s lightweight, doesn’t clog my Show more

#great value

#light

#absorbs well

#no scent