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Florasis Lotus Radiance Firming Moisturizer Versus Violette_FR C'est La Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Chinese Brand China
American Brand United States

Updated on January 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Lotus Radiance Firming Moisturizer

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water

Tonic

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hexyldecanol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Erythritol

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cerium Oxide

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Glyceryl Glucoside

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer

Vinyldimethicone

Silicon Icon

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

1,5-Pentanediol

Solvent

Jojoba Esters

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Carnosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Inositol

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Collagen

Moisturising
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Nonapeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Cell Culture Powder

Skin Protecting

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Gardenia Florida Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Astringent

Jojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Oil Icon

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Skin Protecting

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Emollient

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Skin Conditioning

Octanediol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lysimachia Vulgaris Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Zinc Silicate

Magnesium Oxide

Absorbent

Polyglycerin-3

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hexyldecanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Erythritol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cerium Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, Vinyldimethicone, Urea, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,5-Pentanediol, Jojoba Esters, 2-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol, Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid, Carnosine, Inositol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Collagen, Nonapeptide-1, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Cell Culture Powder, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Jojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Octanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Lysimachia Vulgaris Extract, Parfum, Zinc Silicate, Magnesium Oxide, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Phospholipids

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin
Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

Learn more about Panthenol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Is squalane an oil?

Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.

The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.

While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.

Learn more about Squalane
Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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 Tocopherol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

When to use

3 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day