Derma E Vitamin C Moisturizer Versus Tula Skincare Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Derma E Vitamin C Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Tula Skincare Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer 63 ingredients
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Derma E Vitamin C Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Tula Skincare Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer 63 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Nitrosomonas Europaea/Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Enterococcus Faecium/Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate
EmollientAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Oil
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Nitrosomonas Europaea/Oil Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Enterococcus Faecium/Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Potassium Stearate
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Tranexamic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Biotin, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Stearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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 GlycerinCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholHelianthus 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 OilPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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