Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream versus Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream .
Last updated on September 06, 2023. Published on September 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Contains Silicon
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Paraffinum Liquidum • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycereth-26 • Isopropyl Palmitate • Parfum • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Triethanolamine • Carbomer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Retinyl Palmitate • Caprylyl Glycol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Myristic Acid • Lauric Acid • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Hexyl Cinnamal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Limonene
Water • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Zea Mays Oil • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxycitronellal • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Aspartate • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Polyacrylamide • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Polycaprolactone • Panthenol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Zinc Gluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Copper Gluconate • Sorbitan Tristearate • Cera Microcristallina • Paraffin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Retinyl Palmitate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Laureth-7 • Hexyl Cinnamal • Glycine Soja Oil • Parfum
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 WaterAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 PanthenolAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 AcetateAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAfrican Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
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African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Classic Nourishing Night Cream 28 ingredients
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