Comparison between Neostrata Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream vs. ESPA TriActive Regenerating Moisture Complex
Find out which product is better for your skin.
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#1Water
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.
#2Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.
#2Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
#3Butylene Glycol
![Good for dry skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/dry_good.png?w=30&q=50)
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.
#3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
![Good for dry skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/dry_good.png?w=30&q=50)
![Bad for oily skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/oily_bad.png?w=30&q=50)
Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.
#4Isocetyl Stearate
![Bad for oily skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/oily_bad.png?w=30&q=50)
#4Camaellia Kissi Seed Oil
#5Glyceryl Stearate SE
![Bad for oily skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/oily_bad.png?w=30&q=50)
Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.
#5Glycerin
![Good for dry skin](https://skinsignal.com/api/web/image/layout/dry_good.png?w=30&q=50)
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.