NIVEA MEN vs Luna Nectar

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Research behind their key ingredients

• Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders

  Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

• The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review

  Aloe barbadensis extract · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

• Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing

  Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

• Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo

  Chamomile extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016

• Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations

  Aloe barbadensis extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

• The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora

  Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

• High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin

  Witch hazel leaf extract bark · Phytochemistry, 2001

• Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study

  Jojoba oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

• A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial

  Bakuchiol · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015

• Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration

  Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998

• Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study

  Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

• Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy

  Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025

• Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum

  Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

• Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

  Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

• A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN+) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties

  Bakuchiol · Skin Research and Technology, 2026

• Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population

  Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025

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