Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acure Brightening Day Cream versus Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream .
Published on March 05, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Acure Brightening Day Cream 34 ingredients
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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 🎉
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Acure Brightening Day Cream 34 ingredients
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Acure Brightening Day Cream 34 ingredients
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Glyceryl Laurate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Sodium Levulinate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture • Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture • Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Xanthan Gum
Water • Persea Gratissima Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Laurate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Xanthan Gum • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Sodium Levulinate • Citric Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Phytate • Tocopherol • Hypericum Perforatum Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Isomalt • Alcohol • Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture • Echinacea Angustifolia Extract • Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Phospholipids • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Hyaluronic Acid • Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract • Lecithin • Ubiquinone • Sodium Benzoate
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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 WaterAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glyceryl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Acure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaí berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.
Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.
You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.
Learn more about Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Blackberry extract is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. The majority of antioxidants include flavonoid, phenolic, and anthocyanins.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. This may help reduce the symptoms related to aging.
Vitamin C contains many skin benefits.
Learn more about Rubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Punica Granatum extract comes from the pomegranate.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
As an astringent, Punica Granatum Extract shrinks tissue by drawing water out of your skin. This leads to a tightening effect in the skin.
Learn more about Punica Granatum ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract is from Rosehip. Rosehips are a fruit from a wild rose bush native to Eurasia and Africa.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin helps reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants and may help with anti-aging. The fatty acids are emollients that help soften and hydrate your skin.
Another potent vitamin found in rosehip is Vitamin A, or retinol. Retinol encourages collagen production in the skin.
Rosehip extract may help with brightening the skin. Several components, such as beta-carotene, are able to reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract.
Acure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture.
Acure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAcure Brightening Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Acure Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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