Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser Versus Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Day Cream
Updated on August 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser 39 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Day Cream 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser 39 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Day Cream 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mel Extract
MoisturisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Glyceryl Distearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprae Lac, Lactose, Milk Protein, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Mel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 75120
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Jojoba Esters, Fructose, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, CI 75120, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol (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 WaterXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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