Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer versus Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen .
Published on May 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Diisostearyl Malate • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Ceramide 1 • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Lecithin • Xylitol • Tromethamine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Phytosphingosine • Polysorbate 20 • Cholesterol • Geraniol • Linalool • Parfum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8% • Homosalate 9.8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.9% • Octocrylene 9.5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Glycerin • Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Extract • Niacinamide • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tocopherol • Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Water
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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 Watere.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Glycerine.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Hyaluronatee.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherole.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Parfume.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
ClaireLundberg
I like but don't love this moisturizer, although I'm on my second bottle. Despite having gel in the name, it's not a gel. It's a light cream...
I like but don't love this moisturizer, although I'm on my second bottle. Despite having gel in the name, it's not a gel. It's a light cream moisturizer that feels nice, has some nice anti-aging ingredients, and does what it says on the can. I wish it wasn't scented. I keep using it because I like the airless pump packaging and it's cheap.
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen 25 ingredients
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