Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream versus Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer .
Published on March 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens 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
innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream 30 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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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innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream 30 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream 30 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Methyl Trimethicone • Propanediol • Glycerin • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Hydrogenated Polybutene • 1,2-Hexanediol • C14-22 Alcohols • Arachidyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Palmitic Acid • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Arachidyl Glucoside • Parfum • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Caprylate • Tromethamine • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sorbitan Isostearate • Myristic Acid • Lauric Acid
Water • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Squalane • Glycerin • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids • Sarcosine • Potassium Aspartate • Magnesium Aspartate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Sodium Polyglutamate • Undecane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Histidine • Sodium Lactate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Tridecane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Glycerininnisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butterinnisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcoholinnisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream 30 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
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innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream 30 ingredients
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer 35 ingredients
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