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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original versus Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer .

Last updated on February 06, 2024. Published on February 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (5)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original contains this as ingredient number 18.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.

4
What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original contains this as ingredient number 20.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.

5
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original contains this as ingredient number 23.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

9% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original 23 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
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CayceOsborne_94

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

It makes my skin feel great.

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