Comparison between Himalaya Herbals Nourishing Skin Cream vs. Nivea Soft

Himalaya Herbals

Nourishing Skin Cream

Nivea

Soft

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27 Ingredients 26

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Water

Mineral Oil

Glycerin

Mineral Oil

Cetyl Alcohol

Myristyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Butylene Glycol

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Alcohol Denatured

Cetearyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

Triethanolamine

Myristyl Myristate

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Uniqueness16 out of 27

59.3%

Uniqueness16 out of 26

61.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 27

30%

chemical

17 out of 27

63%

natural

8 out of 26

31%

chemical

16 out of 26

62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#6Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#9Hexyl Cinnamal^#22Linalool^#25Limonene^#27

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#2Butylene Glycol^#5Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#12Alcohol Denatured^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Stearic Acid^#7Myristyl Myristate^#8Glyceryl Stearate SE^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Linalool^#19Limonene^#23

Detailed view

Himalaya Herbals Nourishing Skin Cream vs. Nivea Soft

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Mineral Oil

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#4Myristyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.