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Keeping moisturized is essential to having healthy, beautiful skin. Choosing the right moisturizers begins with knowing what ingredients work best for your particular skin type. At IngredientSpy, you can search through moisturizers for the specific treatments that work best for your skin.

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Olay Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 15

9/31 Best Ingredients
14/31 Good Ingredients
8/31 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/31 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
2
Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • panthenol (pro vitamin b5)
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
6
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • niacinamide (vitamin b3)
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
  • isopropyl isostearate
    Isopropyl Isostearate. Emollient
  • c13 14 isoparaffin
    C13-14 Isoparaffin. Emollient
  • sucrose polycottonseedate
    Sucrose Polycottonseedate. Emollient
  • dimethiconol
    Dimethiconol. Emollient
Cleansing Ingredients
3
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Sunscreen Ingredients
4
  • 4% octyl salicylate
    Octyl Salicylate. Sunscreen agent, mild skin irritant in pure form, shown to be safe when used as part of a formula
  • 2% avobenzone
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
  • 1% phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
    Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid. Sunscreen agent. Rare cases of skin irritation from derivative compounds
    Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 4632
  • titanium dioxide
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • polyacrylamide
    Polyacrylamide. Solvent polymer
  • cetearyl glucoside
    Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent
  • ptfe
    Teflon. Used as a bulking agent
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • laureth 7
    Laureth-7. Emulsifying agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
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AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer

19/48 Best Ingredients
15/48 Good Ingredients
14/48 Unfavorable Ingredients
14/48 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
8
Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
5
  • hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) flower water
    Witch Hazel. Heals the skin, promotes healthy skin functions
  • panthenol (pro vitamin b5)
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
  • allantoin
    Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
  • bisabolol
    Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
  • lecithin
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
6
  • hexyldecyl laurate
    Hexyldecyl Laurate. Emollient, skin-conditioning agent
  • cyclomethicone
    Cyclomethicone. Emollient
  • saccharide hydrolysate
    Saccharide Hydrolysate. Humectant, skin-conditioning agent
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
  • hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate
    Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • maris sal (dead sea water)
    Salt. Nourishing ingredient, skin-conditioning agent, abrasive when in granules.
Anti-hair loss Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates
    Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates. Cleansing agent, hair and skin conditioning agent.
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • magnesium aspartate
    Magnesium Aspartate. Skin-conditioning agent
  • urea
    Urea. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
9
  • aqua (mineral spring water)
    Aqua. Water
  • behentrimonium methosulfate
    Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Emulsifying agent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
    Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate. Thickening agent
  • 1 2 hexanediol
    Hexanediol. Solvent
  • menthyl lactate
    Menthyl Lactate. Fragrance ingredient
  • parfum (fragrance)
    Fragrance.
  • aqua
    Aqua. Water
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
14
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Eucerin Intensive Repair Very Dry Skin Lotion

4/19 Best Ingredients
10/19 Good Ingredients
5/19 Unfavorable Ingredients
6/19 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
3
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • isopropyl palmitate
    Palm Oil. Moisturizer
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • sorbitan isostearate
    Sorbitan Isostearate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • sodium lactate
    Sodium Lactate. Skin-conditioning agent
  • urea
    Urea. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
6
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
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NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme

7/25 Best Ingredients
8/25 Good Ingredients
10/25 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/25 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
2
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
5
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrogenated coco glycerides
    Coco-glycerides. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Protective Ingredients
1
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • myristyl myristate
    Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • polyglyceryl 2 caprate
    Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate. Emulsifier
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
10
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St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer

5/21 Best Ingredients
8/21 Good Ingredients
8/21 Unfavorable Ingredients
3/21 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
2
Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
    Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
2
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
Cleansing Ingredients
3
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
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NIVEA Creme

3/17 Best Ingredients
9/17 Good Ingredients
5/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/17 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
Cleansing Ingredients
1
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • decyl oleate
    Decyl Oleate. Skin-conditioning agent, lubricant
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • microcrystalline wax
    Microcrystalline Wax. Binder, stabilizer
  • paraffin
    Paraffin. Fragrance, thickening agent
  • octyldodecanol
    Octyldodecanol. Lubricant. Potentially irritating, potential cause for contact dermatitis. Not enough data
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 9165214
  • aluminum stearate
    Aluminum Stearate. Stabilizer, thickener
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • magnesium stearate
    Magnesium Stearate. Stabilizer, thickener
Unfavorable Ingredients
5
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15

6/38 Best Ingredients
19/38 Good Ingredients
13/38 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/38 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
3
Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
2
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • c13 14 isoparaffin
    C13-14 Isoparaffin. Emollient
Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
Cleansing Ingredients
2
  • arachidyl glucoside
    Arachidyl Glucoside. Surfactant
Sunscreen Ingredients
2
  • avobenzone 3%
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
  • titanium dioxide
    Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
14
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • c12 15 alkyl benzoate
    C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. Thickening agent
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • bis phenylpropyl dimethicone
    Bis Phenylpropyl Dimethicone. Silicone
  • arachidyl alcohol
    Arachidyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • cetearyl glucoside
    Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent
  • behenyl alcohol
    Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • steareth 2
    Steareth. Emulsifying agent
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • steareth 21
    Steareth. Emulsifying agent
  • polyacrylamide
    Polyacrylamide. Solvent polymer
  • polymethyl methacrylate
    Polymethyl-methacrylate. Filler
  • laureth 7
    Laureth-7. Emulsifying agent
  • mica
    Mica. Pigment for skin shine
Unfavorable Ingredients
13
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Eucerin Original Healing Rich Creme

1/7 Best Ingredient
3/7 Good Ingredients
3/7 Unfavorable Ingredients
3/7 Natural Ingredients
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Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)
1
  • petrolatum
    Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
Anti-dandruff Ingredients
1
Neutral Ingredients
2
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • ceresin
    Ceresin. Thickening agent, wax derived from ozokerite
Unfavorable Ingredients
3
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Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Moisturizer
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Heals broken or itchy skin
Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Heals damaged skin
Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Heals damaged skin
Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Emollient
Very effective skin moisturizer.
Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Emollient
Moisturizer
Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
Potentially reduces wrinkle depth and promotes normal skin functions
Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Moisturizer
Anti-aging effect on skin. Treats skin infections and heals various skin conditions
Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Humectant
Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
Plant extract, skin healing properties
Antioxidant
Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Powerful antioxidant properties
Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
Emollient
Anti-inflammatory properties
Anti-inflammatory properties
Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antibacterial properties.
Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
Heals broken skin
Possible anti-inflammatory properties.
Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
Antioxidant properties
Exclude Ingredients
Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Sunscreen ingredient. Potentially increased toxicity as a result of breakdown of OMC following UV irradiation (sun exposure)
Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Fragrance. May irritate skin and eyes.
Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Skin-conditioning agent, known skin sensitizer.
Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Fragrance. Possible cause for allergic contact dermatitis.
Palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Fragrance. Potential cause for allergic reactions and contact dermatitis.
Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer
Solvent, propeller in sprays. Potentially skin and eye irritating.
Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Skin-conditioning agent. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative. Potential contact allergen
Anti-inflammatory ingredient. Ingestion Hazard: Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Sink conditioner. Potential allergen
Cleansing agent, could cause skin irritation.
Stabilizer, potential cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Emulsifier. Prolonged skin contact could cause skin irritation.
Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Preservative, surfactant, known skin irritant, potential allergen.
Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Emulsifying agent. May cause skin irritation.
Fragrance. Potential cause for contact dermatitis, classified as strong sensitizer.

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