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e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer Versus Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Humectant, Moisturising

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

When to use

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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics SuperHydrate Moisturizer 25 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 10 ratings
Light (3) Hydrating (3) Absorbs Well (2)
freechurro's avatar

-‘🕯️’-

9 months ago
Review

I love this moisturizer!!! Sadly, I can only buy online now.😞 It’s great for my combo skin and very lightweight. I love how a little goes a long way since it comes in a smaller container. I also love how it’s fungal acne safe since that’s been a bigger struggle of mine!🩷

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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em223

1 year ago
Review

now that i know it’s getting discontinued i know i took it for granted!! amazing and always worked well for me, good price too!

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly 20 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1) Sticky (1)
obsessed_with_skincare's avatar
Review

the only moisturizer that doesn’t break me out

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bingobango

6 months ago
Review

Not for very oily sensitive skin. Possibly caused bumps, aggravated perioral dermatitis and stays sticky all day.

#broke me out
#irritating
#sticky