Oars + Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50
Updated on November 29, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Oars + Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Oars + Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Octocrylene 8.1%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Alkane
SolventCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningErythritol
HumectantEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene 8.1%, Zinc Oxide 6%, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-14 Alkane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Stellaria Media Extract, Erythritol, Ethyl Ferulate, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Propanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Polyurethane-62
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Oars + Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 28 ingredients
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Oars + Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 28 ingredients
This is the product that started my skincare journey. I wanted to start getting into the habit of moisturizing and putting on sunscreen everyday, and as I hate mornings, an SPF moisturizer made sense.
I did a decent amount of research before buying this. I have normal to oily skin and hate the feeling of greasy sunscreen, so I looked for something lightweight but with a high SPF to guard me Show more
I wanted to love this for two reasons, it’s easily accessible and it says moisturizer so I really thought it was going to be hydrating.
Although my skin didn’t hate it, it also wasn’t super moisturizing and would sometimes pill on my forehead. I would consider trying if you have super oily skin.
