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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream versus skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream .

Published on November 04, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/TricapratePentaerythrityl TetraisostearateCoco-Caprylate/CapratePentaerythrityl DistearateCetearyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBis-Stearyl DimethiconePropanediolButyrospermum Parkii ButterPentylene GlycolHexyldecanolGlyceryl StearateDimethiconeCeramide NPHoneyTetrapeptide-14Ceramide EOPBoswellia Serrata Extract PhytosphingosineCeramide APCholesterolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractEctoinCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideBisabololCucumis Sativus Seed OilHydroxyectoinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAdenosineTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf ExtractSorbitan IsostearateStearic AcidBrassica Campestris SterolsTocopherolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractAminomethyl PropanolHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid1,2-HexanediolPeg-40 StearateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerButylene Glycol4-T-ButylcyclohexanolIsohexadecanePolysilicone-11Ceteareth-20Sodium Lauroyl LactylateCaprylhydroxamic AcidXanthan GumPolysorbate 60Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCarbomerCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.

skyn ICELAND Cloud Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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