Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme versus SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment .
Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on January 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme 40 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme 40 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme 40 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
Water • Heptyl Undecylenate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearic Acid • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Algae Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Caffeine • Sea Salt • Lauroyl Lysine • Salicylic Acid • Hydrolyzed Algin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium PCA • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Farnesol • Linalool • Citronellol • Citral • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Cholesterol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Lactate • Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate • Sodium PCA • Squalane • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Ethyl Macadamiate • N-Capryloyl Lysine • Jojoba Esters • Carnitine • Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Urea • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Carnosine • Caffeine • Salicylic Acid • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Caprylyl Methicone • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethyl Citrate • Silica • Lecithin • Phytic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Triacetin • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Lactic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 6.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Salicornia Herbacea Extract.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 11.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 12.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 27.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 15.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 17.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 18.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 19.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 23.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 24.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xanthan 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 GumAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 28.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme contains this as ingredient number 40.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.
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Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme 40 ingredients
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