Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer versus Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream .
Last updated on November 02, 2023. Published on February 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. 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, sensitive 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 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.
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Ingredient Info
KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream 32 ingredients
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KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer 46 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream 32 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coconut Alkanes • Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Lactobacillus Ferment • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Bakuchiol • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Lactobacillus • Ceramide NP • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract • Sclerotium Gum • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Medicago Sativa Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Citric Acid • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Sodium Phytate • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Alcohol • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Farnesol
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glyceryl Glucoside • Niacinamide • Mannitol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Carbomer • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Beta-Glucan • Sodium Hyaluronate • Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 • Citric Acid • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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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 JuiceKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 GlycerinKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
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Learn more about Citric AcidKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolKORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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