Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar Versus Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Updated on July 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 39 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 22 ingredients
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panthenyl Triacetate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningOleuropein
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Naringenin, Oleuropein, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Phosphatidylserine, Arnica Montana Extract, Phospholipids, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Butter
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentMenadione
MaskingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Aminoethylethanolamine
Copper PCA
HumectantRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Cholecalciferol
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Soluble Collagen, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Punica Granatum Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Menadione, Hydrolyzed Silk, Aminoethylethanolamine, Copper PCA, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Polysorbate 20, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phospholipids
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitatePhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsTocopherol (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 TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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