E45 Moisturising Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema Versus Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
E45 Moisturising Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema 12 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
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E45 Moisturising Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema 12 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Preservative
Propyl Benzoate is a fragrance and is a preservative.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed is also known as sunflower seeds.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
5 Concerns
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits
Calcium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
Antioxidant Helps hydrate Dry Skin
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
2 Benefits
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
2 Benefits
Zinc is an antioxidant. It can help to heal scars and fight acne.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
EU Allergen
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
EU Allergen
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
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Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lanolin, Prunus Mume Fruit, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cera Alba, Alcohol, Acetic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Glycerin, Limonene, Violacein, Viola Tricolor Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Sorbitan Oleate, Peg-7 Olivate, Rosmarinic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Malva Officinalis Flower Extract, Arginine, Zinc, Zinc Sulfate, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheets secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinWater. 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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E45 Moisturising Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema 12 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
E45 Moisturising Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema 12 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
Yasmine Oueld El Hachemi
I think this is the best product I’ve used for dry skin! I have combination skin that tends to go dry depending on the climate. I usually apply it...
I think this is the best product I’ve used for dry skin! I have combination skin that tends to go dry depending on the climate. I usually apply it to the areas where my skin gets dry, and it did wonders for me! The only downside is the strong smell.
