Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice Versus Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum 66 ingredients
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Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum 66 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, PEG-8, Glycerin, Urea, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Centella Asiatica Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Phytate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Dextran
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Persea Gratissima Oil, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phytate, Cetyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, CI 75810, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dextran, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteareth-25, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice 38 ingredients
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum 66 ingredients
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Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice 38 ingredients
This is listed by Elemis as a moisturizer so that is how I've been using it. I figured it would be great in the hot summer when you want something lighter. It seems fine, I will definitely be using something creamier in the fall. I wouldn't like it as a serum or other treatment as it seems a bit sticky/thick for that. It does have a very aloe gel consistency.
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum 66 ingredients
not cheap, but great quality. in addition to the impressive ingredients list, the packaging for this product looks and feels luxurious. there might be cheaper serums that are just as good, but if you’re willing to spend $45 USD on a luxurious serum, this is a great option.
