Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream versus Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter .
Published on May 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream 27 ingredients
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream 27 ingredients
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter 40 ingredients
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Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream 27 ingredients
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter 40 ingredients
Water • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Beta-Glucan • Gluconolactone • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tocopherol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Tribehenin • Maltodextrin • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Gluconate • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sorbic Acid
Water • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sclerotium Gum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Octyldodecyl PCA • Squalane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Sorbitan Isostearate • Medicago Sativa Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Panthenol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Quercetin • Gluconolactone • Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Zea Mays Oil • Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract • Beta-Carotene • Citric Acid • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 7.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 40.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 9.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 37.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 28.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateEstelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream 27 ingredients
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Estelle & Thild BioCalm Nourishing Night Cream 27 ingredients
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