ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum Versus Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
ZO Skin Health Illuminating Aox Serum 53 ingredients
Nivea Q10 Plus Creatine Anti Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 15 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Methylheptyl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ProtectingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Oleth-20
CleansingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSalicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Methylene Glycol
AntimicrobialC12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters
Perfuming
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycol Distearate, Polyacrylamide, Oleth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Glycol Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Ferulate, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Methylene Glycol, C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters, Lauryl Alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate
UV Absorber
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Creatine
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Trisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate, Synthetic Beeswax, Ubiquinone, Creatine, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Parfum
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 GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
