Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream versus L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on November 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream 32 ingredients
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream 32 ingredients
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream 32 ingredients
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Dimethicone • Cetyl Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Olivate • Canola Oil • Xylitylglucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Panthenol • Anhydroxylitol • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Sucrose Stearate • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Glyceryl Stearate • Xylitol • Maltodextrin • Glucose • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Lactobacillus • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Betaine • Glycerin • Canola Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Dilauryl Citrate • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Squalane • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Xylitylglucoside • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Anhydroxylitol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Xylitol • Glyceryl Stearates • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Pantolactone
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 3.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 5.
Canola Oil is Rapeseed oil with low amounts of erucic acid. It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients help hydrate and soften your skin by trapping moisture.
The comedogenic rating of canola oil is 4.
Canola oil contains Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and fatty acids such as linoleic acid.
Learn more about Canola OilACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 16.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 15.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
L300 Sensitive Face Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 20.
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ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream 32 ingredients
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