Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 versus EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer .
Published on March 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 16 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 16 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 16 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Niacinamide • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Sodium Chloride • Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Allantoin • Caffeine • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Capryloyl Glycine • Undecylenoyl Glycine • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about GlycerinFormula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideFormula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 7.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
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Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateFormula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 15.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAFormula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 16 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Daily Moisturizer with SPF15 16 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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