Baxter of California Super Shape™ Skin Recharge Cream Versus Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Baxter of California Super Shape™ Skin Recharge Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel 32 ingredients
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Baxter of California Super Shape™ Skin Recharge Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningVigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Magnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, BHT, Magnesium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingEugenol
Perfuming
Triethanolamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentDisodium Phosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, CI 14700, T-Butyl Alcohol, Madecassoside, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Eugenol, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sorbitol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citric Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product. This ingredient is stable over a wide pH range.
Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product. As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is stabilizes other ingredients to create a consistent texture.
According to a manufacturer, it helps create a "smooth, light and fresh" texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TauratePhenoxyethanol 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAXanthan 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 GumT-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Baxter of California Super Shape™ Skin Recharge Cream 28 ingredients
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Baxter of California Super Shape™ Skin Recharge Cream 28 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel 32 ingredients
Was good for my t-zone oily skin. Has a light structure. But I had 0 effect after using this cream, there are much better options on the market and even better quality Korean creams, rather than this one. At least it didn’t make it worse.
