Eminence Organics Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque Versus Andalou Naturals Age Defying Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Eminence Organics Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque 46 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Age Defying Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask 26 ingredients
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What's inside (and what isn't)
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Eminence Organics Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque 46 ingredients
Andalou Naturals Age Defying Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Husk
Abrasive
Honey
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Crataegus Monogyna Meristem Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitex Rotundifolia Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingMalpighia Glabra Fruit
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient
Myrciaria Cauliflora Pulp
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Theobroma Cacao Husk, Honey, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Meristem Cell Culture Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Vitex Rotundifolia Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Niacinamide, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Citrus Limon Peel, Malpighia Glabra Fruit, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Myrciaria Cauliflora Pulp, Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Amino Acids, Tapioca Starch
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Husk Extract
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Carbonate
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Theobroma Cacao Seed Powder, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Coffea Arabica Husk Extract, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus 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.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol (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 TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
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