Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream versus Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm .
Published on October 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream 50 ingredients
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm 54 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cera Alba
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
- Hordeum Vulgare Cera
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Isostearate
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream 50 ingredients
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm 54 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Ether • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Parfum • Xylitylglucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Lauryl Laurate • Silica • Anhydroxylitol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Xylitol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Allantoin • Sodium Gluconate • Lecithin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citric Acid • Sodium Carrageenan • Sclerotium Gum • Glycine Soja Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Capryloyl Glycine • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Flower Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Disodium EDTA • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Maris Sal • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract • Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Linalool • Geraniol • Limonene
Water • Behenyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cera Alba • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Coco-Glucoside • Mel • Parfum • Tocopherol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Capryloyl Glycine • Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hordeum Vulgare Cera • Carbomer • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Propolis Extract • Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein • 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid • Sebacic Acid • 1,10-Decanediol • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Benzoate • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Beta-Carotene • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Farnesol • Coumarin • Citral
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm 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 GlycerinNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Macadamia Seed oil is an emollient. It is rich in fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, and palmitoleic.
An an emollient, macadamia seed oil helps hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film prevents moisture from evaporating.
Due to the fatty acid content of this ingredient, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 TocopherolNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Nuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride.
It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production.
Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Capryloyl GlycineNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 48.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneNuxe 48HR Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm contains this as ingredient number 49.
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