Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer versus TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum .
Published on July 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer 29 ingredients
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer 29 ingredients
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer 29 ingredients
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum 23 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Stearic Acid • Ceteth-20 • Trehalose • Silica • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tromethamine • Steareth-2 • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Retinol • Tocopherol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Propolis Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Taraxacum Officinale Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose • Carrageenan • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Alcohol • Lecithin • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 Pure Skin Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Pure Skin Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer 29 ingredients
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum 23 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Pure Skin Moisturizer 29 ingredients
TruSkin Retinol Facial Serum 23 ingredients
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