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

Published on January 08, 2022

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 Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

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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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.

Price

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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

AHA (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

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
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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 Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

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 Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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 Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 21.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 27.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-40 Stearate is a waxy solid made up of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and cleanser. Emulsifiers help oils and water mix.

Stearic acid is a a fatty acid. Therefore, Peg-40 stearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

Kate Somerville Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 31.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

9
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 Exfolikate Glow contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

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

28% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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