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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin .

Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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TDF Derma Formula Ultra Light Hydrator Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Neutrogena Oil Free Face & Neck Moisturizer for Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

6% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
75% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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