Updated on July 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 17 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
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Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 17 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Fragrance Preservative 6 Concerns
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
6 Benefits 3 Concerns
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
Paraffinum Liquidum, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Glycerin, Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methoxy Peg-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Peg-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, Peg-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
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.
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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.
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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Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 17 ingredients
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream 32 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion 17 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.
