Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer Versus Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens Moisturizer
Updated on July 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens Moisturizer 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Phytic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients
excellent for dry acne prone skin absolutely love it
Nice light everyday moisturizer
Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens Moisturizer 40 ingredients
LOVE this moisturizer, super lightweight and moisturizing and doesn't leave my oily skin feeling greasy
