Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème - US
Updated on January 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
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Ingredient Info
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Prunin
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Soy Acid
EmollientCalcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Violacein
Antimicrobial
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientEel Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Beeswax
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinic Acid
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Zinc
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lanolin, Prunin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cera Alba, Alcohol, Soy Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Glycerin, Limonene, Violacein, Viola Tricolor Extract, Eel Extract, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Sorbitan Olivate, Rosmarinic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Arginine, Zinc, Zinc Sulfate, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylamide
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, 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.
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateIngredient Ratings
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Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 29 ingredients
I think this is the best product I’ve used for dry skin! I have combination skin that tends to go dry depending on the climate. I usually apply it to the areas where my skin gets dry, and it did wonders for me! The only downside is the strong smell.
I have super sensitive skin that has been getting dry with Differin use. This is the perfect night cream as the last step of my routine. I wake up with baby smooth, moisturised skin and my breakouts are minimised. I also love the smell!
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Can't always follow what's viral...
Olive oil and dimethicone are a bad combination for me. This has such a cult following but my skin reacted immediately after first use. It's been a while since I’ve used it, so I apologize for the ambiguity of this review. I don’t remember the actual way it made me react, whether it was red contact dermatitis or blackheads. I just know it went into my ‘never put Show more
It made my acne worse
