Comparison between Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Cream vs. Nivea Soft

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13 Ingredients 26

1
Water
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Mineral Oil
4
Pentylene Glycol
4
Myristyl Alcohol
5
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Hydrogenated Lecithin
6
Alcohol Denatured
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
7
Stearic Acid
8
Hydroxyethylcellulose
8
Myristyl Myristate
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Uniqueness10 out of 13
76.9%
Uniqueness23 out of 26
88.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 13
62%
chemical
5 out of 13
38%
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: 1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
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

Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy 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

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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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
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.

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
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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#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

#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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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

#5Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking, Solvent
Antioxidants
Softening
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
Tones up skin
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil protects the skin from dryness. It’s a very effective organic moisturizer. In hair care, it creates a protective film around hair protecting it. It has slight comedogenic activity, meaning the product may clog pores if there is too much Coconut oil in it.

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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
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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