Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Age Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream regenerates the skin during the night, when it is most receptive.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCreatine, Ubiquinone + 1 moreMay help
“NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Age Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream regenerates the skin during the night, when it is most receptive.”
This product contains creatine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Creatine + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Linalool, Citronellol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl cocoate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateMethylpropanediol~2.7–4.1%
Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesStearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholButylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.3%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilUbiquinone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCreatine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about Creatine1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLanolin alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholTridecyl stearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateTridecyl trimellitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateDipentaerythrityl hexaacrylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTrisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Stearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Ubiquinone, Creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Panthenol, Lanolin alcohol, Tridecyl stearate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl hexaacrylate, Carbomer, Trisodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Parfum
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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.
| NiveaQ10 Power Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantHydra-Moist Gold C Night Cream | Skin FunctionalUltimate Ageing Moisturiser, All Skin | HickapBedtime Magic Repairing Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $14.39 | $30.00+$15.61 | — | $37.99+$23.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Nonapeptide-1 | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nivea - Q10 Power Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, ethylhexyl cocoate, glyceryl stearate citrate and lanolin alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
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