Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer Versus Indie Lee Brightening Cream
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Indie Lee Brightening Cream 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Indie Lee Brightening Cream 29 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Maltitol
HumectantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBellis Perennis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Triheptanoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Brassica Alcohol, C15-19 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Maltitol, Punica Granatum Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Bellis Perennis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, PCA, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lysolecithin, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentXylitol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Silica, Cetearyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.
It is a synthetically created solvent and emollient often used to replace silicones or mineral oil. As an emollient, C15-19 Alkane helps soften and soothe the skin. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture inside.
C15-19 Alkane is often used with mineral UV filters such as titanium dioxidide and zinc oxide. It helps these UV filter ingredients be more spreadable.
C15-19 Alkane is biodegradable.
Learn more about C15-19 AlkaneThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCitric 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Indie Lee Brightening Cream 29 ingredients
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