Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream versus Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer .
Published on May 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
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Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream 33 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Water • Maris Aqua • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Undecane • Xylitylglucoside • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Tridecane • Anhydroxylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Isohexadecane • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Xylitol • Polysorbate 80 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Oleate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Glucose • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Lactic Acid • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citric Acid
Water • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Squalane • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Sarcosine • Potassium Aspartate • Magnesium Aspartate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Sodium Polyglutamate • Undecane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Histidine • Sodium Lactate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Tridecane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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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 WaterBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 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 GlycerinBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 TriglycerideBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Undecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to a manufacturer, it is used to give a light odor to raw materials.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBlue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Blue Lagoon Iceland Hydrating Cream 33 ingredients
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