Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer .
Published on October 05, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
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 sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Citrate • P-Anisic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Adenosine • Dipropylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Ceteareth-25 • Soluble Collagen • Glucose • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid • CI 19140 • Cetyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Ceramide NP • Behenic Acid • Cholesterol • Trisodium EDTA • Ceramide Ns • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Diisostearyl Malate • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide 3 • Ceramide 6 Ii • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Ceramide 1 • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Lecithin • Xylitol • Tromethamine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Phytosphingosine • Polysorbate 20 • Cholesterol • Geraniol • Linalool • Parfum
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolIT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
screamadelica
so lightweight!
i’m currently using a sample of this moisturizer, and to say it’s cosmetically elegant would be an understatement. lightweight and...
so lightweight!
i’m currently using a sample of this moisturizer, and to say it’s cosmetically elegant would be an understatement. lightweight and silky to the touch.
i may not purchase this because i always seem to get pilling when using products containing dimethicone, but if this isn’t a concern for you, it’s an excellent moisturizer.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Hydro-gel Moisturizer 40 ingredients
ClaireLundberg
I like but don't love this moisturizer, although I'm on my second bottle. Despite having gel in the name, it's not a gel. It's a light cream...
I like but don't love this moisturizer, although I'm on my second bottle. Despite having gel in the name, it's not a gel. It's a light cream moisturizer that feels nice, has some nice anti-aging ingredients, and does what it says on the can. I wish it wasn't scented. I keep using it because I like the airless pump packaging and it's cheap.
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