Dr. Barbara Sturm The Anti-Aging Body Cream Versus Cosmedix A-LIFT Overnight Vitamin A Body Treatment
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Barbara Sturm The Anti-Aging Body Cream 44 ingredients
Cosmedix A-LIFT Overnight Vitamin A Body Treatment 37 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Anti-Aging Body Cream 44 ingredients
Cosmedix A-LIFT Overnight Vitamin A Body Treatment 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTerminalia Catappa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingParfum
Masking
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTannic Acid
AstringentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lactobacillus, Yeast Ferment Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Parfum, Pvp, Tannic Acid, Carbomer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Pantolactone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Astaxanthin
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Proline
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingTapioca Starch
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
HumectantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycosaminoglycans, Caffeine, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Retinal, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astaxanthin, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Niacinamide, Proline, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Tapioca Starch, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Tetrasodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Malic Acid, Trehalose
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 WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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