Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Biofixine Anti-Ageing Face Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 24 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème Biofixine Anti-Ageing Face Cream 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 24 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème Biofixine Anti-Ageing Face Cream 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Myristic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Trideceth-6
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tea-Stearate
CleansingPEG-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Perfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientP-Anisic Acid
MaskingPoloxamer 188
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Polysorbate 40, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tea-Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Perfluorodecalin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, P-Anisic Acid, Poloxamer 188, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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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