Comparison between Nivea Soft vs. Dot & Key Ceramides & Hyaluronic Hydrating Face Cream With Probiotic

Nivea

Soft

Dot & Key

Ceramides & Hyaluronic Hydrating Face Cream With Probiotic

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26 Ingredients 43

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Water

Glycerin

Caprylic Capric Triglyceride

Mineral Oil

Glycerin

Myristyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Butylene Glycol

PEG-100 Stearate

Alcohol Denatured

Cetyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

Cetearyl Olivate

Myristyl Myristate

Sorbitan Olivate

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Uniqueness18 out of 26

69.2%

Uniqueness35 out of 43

81.4%

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 26

31%

chemical

16 out of 26

62%

natural

10 out of 43

23%

chemical

28 out of 43

65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#27Tocopherol^#43

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#4Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#25Stearic Acid^#28

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Nivea Soft vs. Dot & Key Ceramides & Hyaluronic Hydrating Face Cream With Probiotic

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

#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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#2Caprylic Capric Triglyceride

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Mineral 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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#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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Position 4

#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 ]

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#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Bad for oily skin

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.

Position 5

#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.

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#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.