CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream Versus REFY Body Glow
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPolyester-1
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Natto Gum
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 8.36%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Water, CI 77492, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, CI 77491, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ceresin, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77499, Polyester-1, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vegetable Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Natto Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexadecene
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Spent Grain Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexadecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Spent Grain Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together. It's so effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491This ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.
A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.
Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.
It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.
Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.
Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.
Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".
Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).
The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.
Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol (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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Acetate
