Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser versus Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer .
Published on February 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
Ingredient Info
King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer 44 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser 27 ingredients
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Gum Extract • Limonene • Citral • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Maleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Octenylsuccinate • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dicetyl Phosphate • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Geraniol • Limonene • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil • Michelia Alba Flower Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing 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 GlycerinKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
King of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
Rose Geranium contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce bacteria and fungus. Due to these properties, Rose Geranium may help reduce acne.
The antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging, such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.
Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.
Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel OilKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolKing of Shaves Refreshing Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.
Purlisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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