Nivea Skin Firming and Toning Gel Cream with Q10 Plus
Works for
Anti-agingUbiquinoneMay help
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This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingCyclomethicone, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Skin Firming and Toning Gel Cream with Q10 Plus”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethiconol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · UbiquinoneWorks 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium 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%
Alcohol denat.~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cyclomethicone~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinCarnitine~2.8–4.2%
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ubiquinone~1.3–2%
- 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 UbiquinoneGlyceryl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideChondrus crispus extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractButylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Dimethiconol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Carnitine, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Ubiquinone, Glyceryl glucoside, Chondrus crispus extract, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090
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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.
| NiveaSkin Firming and Toning Gel Cream with Q10 PlusYOUR PRODUCT | First Aid BeautyHydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides | AveenoCalm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer | C&C by Clean & ClearDon't Flake Gel Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $38.00 | $19.25 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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