Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi Versus Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi 16 ingredients
Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel 38 ingredients
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At a glance
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Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi 16 ingredients
Shiseido Prior Wrinkle Gel 38 ingredients
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Actinidia Chinensis is the extract from kiwi fruit. It contains antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin C and polyphenols.
Withania Somnifera Root Extract is also known as Ashwaganda extract. Ashwaganda is an evergreen shrub grown in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Date Fruit Ferment Extract yet.
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract contains antioxidants and polysaccharides. Antioxidants protect your skin from free-radical damage.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Helps hydrate Dry SkinNot safe for Fungal Acne
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Antioxidant6 Benefits
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.
Helps brighten skinMay worsen Rosacea
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil 4%, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract 2%, Withania Somnifera Root Extract 1.5%, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Juice 1%, Lactobacillus/Date Fruit Ferment Extract 0.5%, Eel Extract 1%, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract 0.7%, Rhizophora Mangle Extract 1%, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract 0.5%, Cetearyl Olivate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Phytic Acid
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
6 Benefits
Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
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.
Betula Alba Bark Extract is from the birch tree named Betula Alba.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
5 Concerns
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
We don't have a description for Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer yet.
C8-9 Isoparaffin isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.
You might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane is a type of silicone.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
4 Benefits2 Concerns
Sodium Bisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Preservative
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Non-Reef-Safe
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Niacinamide, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Water, Polydiethylsiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Succinic Anhydride, Butylene Glycol, Peg-6 Methyl Ether, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, C8-9 Isoparaffin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Erythritol, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Bisulfite, Trisodium EDTA, Talc, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Tetradecene, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492
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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