Neutrogena Bright Boost Overnight Recovery Gel Cream
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Formulated with Neoglucosame, skin nourishing conditioners, and Hyaluronic acid to complement your skin’s natural nighttime recovery process so you can wake up with brighter, smoother skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Copper gluconate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon peel extractMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsononyl isononanoate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAcetyl glucosamine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineAcrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays starch~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateIsohexadecane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Dimethiconol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.4%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Magnesium aspartate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateCopper gluconate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Dimethicone, Acetyl glucosamine, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Zea mays starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Citrus limon peel extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 60, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Sodium metabisulfite, Ci 16035
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaBright Boost Overnight Recovery Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Lab Series For MenAge Rescue Water-Charged Gel Cream | Lab Series Skincare for MenAge Rescue+ Water-Charged Gel Cream | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Creme Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 60% |
| Price | — | — | $62.91 | $121.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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