Kit: Universal Face Lotion Versus Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kit: Universal Face Lotion 51 ingredients
Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kit: Universal Face Lotion 51 ingredients
Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Oil Acetylated 100%
Perfuming
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract
Perfuming
Camphor
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sea Water, Squalane, Undecane, C14-22 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tridecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Parfum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Acetylated 100%, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract, Camphor, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Farnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, C12-16 Alcohols, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Palmitic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Xanthan Gum, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Sodium Gluconate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Farnesol, 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.
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 JuiceBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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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