Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream versus Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer .
Published on February 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream 48 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream 48 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream 48 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Triethylhexanoin • Hydrogenated Polydecene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glycerin • Panthenol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • C14-22 Alcohols • Cetearyl Olivate • C12-16 Alcohols • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Palmitic Acid • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycine Soja Oil • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cellulose Gum • Polyisobutene • Sodium Hyaluronate • Retinol • Glucose • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sorbitan Oleate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • BHT • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cocoglycerides • Cetyl Esters • Parfum • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Dimethicone • Tridecyl Neopentanoate • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Glycerin • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Retinol • Ascorbic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Physalis Angulata Extract • Volcanic Soil • Tocopherol • Adenosine • Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Amylopectin • Peg-40 Stearate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Polysorbate 20 • Ceteareth-20 • Polysilicone-11 • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • BHA • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Cetyl Alcohol • Linalool • Limonene
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Learn more about RetinolDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 43.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolDr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
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