Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer Versus Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Meadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecanol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Meadowfoam Estolide, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Dimethicone, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Tocopherol, Ethyl Linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, BHT, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tridecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingVolcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysilicone-11
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHA
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Tridecyl Neopentanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycerin, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Volcanic Soil, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amylopectin, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-20, Polysilicone-11, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHA, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Alcohol, BHT, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTThis 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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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