Aromatica Soothing Aloe Aqua Cream Versus The Plant Base AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream
Updated on October 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Aromatica Soothing Aloe Aqua Cream 19 ingredients
The Plant Base AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aromatica Soothing Aloe Aqua Cream 19 ingredients
The Plant Base AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream 49 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVerbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Maltodextrin, Ceramide NP, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 76%
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xylitol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPumice Extract
Antioxidant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract 76%, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Xylitol, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Betaine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Allantoin, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Limonene, Water, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Citral, Mentha Piperita Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus, Pumice Extract, Gold
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
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