AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream Versus Shiseido Urea 10% Hand & Foot Cream
Updated on April 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Urea 10% Hand & Foot Cream 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Urea 10% Hand & Foot Cream 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Ceteareth-30
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Maris Aqua
HumectantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Oleyl Erucate, Ceteareth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Menthol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Arginine, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Maris Aqua
Urea
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Silicon
Abrasive
Heptanol
Perfuming
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Triisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
HumectantPEG-5 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methyl Stearic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Paraben
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urea, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Squalane, Petrolatum, Silicon, Heptanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Triisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, PEG-5 Castor Oil, Methyl Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Paraben, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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