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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream .

Last updated on February 21, 2024. Published on November 05, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

33% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel-Cream 21 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 6 ratings
Doesn't Work (2) Light Scent (1) Sticky (1)
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RilynnMisa_764

10 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Super delicate and light weight moisturizer that works well all times of the year

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xby

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Pretty much feels like aloe vera gel. Not moisturizing enough even on oily T-zone. Skin feels tight after.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream 15 ingredients

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