Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract versus QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream .
Published on January 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream 50 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream 50 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream 50 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Garcinia Indica Seed Butter • Squalane • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Isoamyl Laurate • Propanediol • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Nelumbo Nucifera Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Sclerotium Gum • Jojoba Esters • Parfum • Sodium PCA • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Cetyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Citric Acid • Lecithin • Pullulan • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Alcohol • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Phenoxyethanol • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Decyl Oleate • Glyceryl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-8 Distearate • Steareth-2 • Peg-30 Stearate • Panthenol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Nylon-12 • Sericin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Retinyl Palmitate • Hydrolyzed Algin • Maris Aqua • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Oryzanol • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Sodium Phytate • Glyceryl Oleate • Alcohol • Dimethicone • Citric Acid • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Piroctone Olamine • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Eugenol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Coumarin • Linalool • Limonene • Geraniol
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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 WaterBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 1.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream 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 GlycerinBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 3.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TocopherolBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 10.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 14.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 18.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 22.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 25.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 GumBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 26.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AcidBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 28.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 29.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 33.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 35.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 37.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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)-
Learn more about GeraniolBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 39.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 40.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 41.
QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
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