Arbonne Agewell Moisture Restoring Cream With Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Versus CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Normal To Dry Skin
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Phytic Acid
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Steareth-21, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Dimethicone, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Steareth-2, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Citrate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phytic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 Gum
