Colibri Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser Versus Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer
Updated on May 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Colibri Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Colibri Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Kaolin, Malic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Cholesterol
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Squalane, Decyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Asiaticoside, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Xanthan Gum
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 WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPXanthan 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 GumGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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Colibri Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser 26 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Colibri Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser 26 ingredients
I love this cleanser! It’s way gentler than Toleriane! I didn’t get once red or irritated even though it contains (small amount) of AHA. My rosacea also didn’t get triggered and it doesn’t dry out.
I apply it on wet face and it spreads easily. I also let it sit for a half a minute and wash it off.
Reminder though, it’s water based cleanser and is not meant for removing make up.
