Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV versus Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream .
Published on July 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV 32 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream 40 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV 32 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV 32 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream 40 ingredients
Water • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Niacinamide • Glycerin • CI 77891 • Titanium Dioxide • Potassium Hydroxide • Linalool • Geraniol • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Parfum • Methylparaben • Myristic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Octocrylene • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Limonene • Isopropyl Myristate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citronellol • Hydroxycitronellal • Citrus Junos Fruit Extract • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylparaben • Hexyl Cinnamal • Butylene Glycol • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Hydrogenated Lanolin • Squalane • Glycerin • Methyl Trimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Peg-8 • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride • Ceteth-20 • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Betaine • Decyloxazolidinone • Phenoxyethanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Parfum • Steareth-25 • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Steareth-21 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carbomer • Xylitylglucoside • Sorbitol • Linalool • Anhydroxylitol • Sodium Hydroxide • Algin • Xylitol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Cellulose Gum • Tocopherol • BHA
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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 WaterGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 1.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 2.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 3.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycerinGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 5.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 9.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 11.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 13.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 17.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 19.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 21.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 23.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalGarnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains this as ingredient number 29.
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV 32 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Total Moisture Facial Cream 40 ingredients
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