Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer Versus StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream Light
Updated on September 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer 31 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream Light 65 ingredients
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Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer 31 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream Light 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phospholipids, Betaine, Bisabolol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Nicotinate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Prunus Persica Gum
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polysilicone-11
Trehalose
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPullulan
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientMurraya Koenigii Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hexanediol
SolventPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycine Soja Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Myristyl Nicotinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Prunus Persica Gum, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polysilicone-11, Trehalose, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyisobutene, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Murraya Koenigii Stem Extract, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Adenosine, Hexanediol, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Galactoarabinan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeOryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineTocopherol (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 TocopherolCaprylyl 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 GlycolPolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer 31 ingredients
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