Curology Daily Moisturizer Versus Rael Daily Restoration Gel Cream
Updated on December 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Rael Daily Restoration Gel Cream 56 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Rael Daily Restoration Gel Cream 56 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPolysilicone-11
Cetearyl Olivate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventIsohexadecane
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hexadecane
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTetradecane
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDodecane
Perfuming
Octadecane
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEicosane
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trehalose
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Tetradecane, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dodecane, Octadecane, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Behenic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Pvp, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eicosane, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Myristic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Fullerenes, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Limonene
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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideIngredient Ratings
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Curology Daily Moisturizer 20 ingredients
Rael Daily Restoration Gel Cream 56 ingredients
