Go-To Skincare Very Luxe Face Cream Versus Synergie Skin Hydrolock Moisturiser
Updated on April 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Go-To Skincare Very Luxe Face Cream 38 ingredients
Synergie Skin Hydrolock Moisturiser 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Go-To Skincare Very Luxe Face Cream 38 ingredients
Synergie Skin Hydrolock Moisturiser 49 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Persea Gratissima Oil, C13-16 Isoalkane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Collagen, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Superoxide Dismutase, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Ceteareth-20, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Phenylpropanol, Lauric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
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