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Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

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Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator for Acne Prone Skin.

Product category and function

Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

Moisturizing Cream

Regular Moisturizers	Regular Moisturizers
Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...	Creams and lotions for daily hydration, some of which include ingredients to address specific...
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Ingredient highlights

Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

Moisturizing Cream

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

Moisturizing Cream

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone, salicylic acid 8	Water, glycerin, petrolatum, dicaprylyl ether, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, peg-30 stearate, panthenol, niacinamide, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, tocopheryl acetate, pantolactone, dimethiconol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, propylene glycol, disodium edta, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, citric acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 14

Total Number of ingredients = 23

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone, salicylic acid

Water, glycerin, petrolatum, dicaprylyl ether, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, peg-30 stearate, panthenol, niacinamide, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, tocopheryl acetate, pantolactone, dimethiconol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, propylene glycol, disodium edta, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, citric acid

Notable ingredients

Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

Moisturizing Cream

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator

Moisturizing Cream

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent