Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream versus Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream .
Published on January 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream 48 ingredients
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream 25 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
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Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream 48 ingredients
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream 48 ingredients
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream 25 ingredients
Water • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Illicium Verum Fruit Extract • Betaine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Allantoin • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract • Morus Alba Bark Extract • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Medicago Sativa Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Brassica Campestris Extract • Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Agar • Ethylhexylglycerin • Arginine • Disodium EDTA • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Panthenol
Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Water • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Isododecane • Panthenol • Arginine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 WaterFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant. It is an herb native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent. It is used in traditional cooking and medicine.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HyaluronateFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Fraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 EDTAFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolFraijour Heartleaf Blemish Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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