Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA versus Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream .
Last updated on November 20, 2023. Published on December 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA 48 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 55 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA 48 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 55 ingredients
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L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA 48 ingredients
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream 55 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • Pentylene Glycol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octyldodecanol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Triethanolamine • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Iris Florentina Root Extract • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cetyl Alcohol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Ptfe • Stearic Acid • Titanium Dioxide • Dimethiconol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Caprylic Acid • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Niacinamide • Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Steareth-2 • Steareth-21 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Squalane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Sorbitan Stearate • Ethyl Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Polysilicone-11 • Polyacrylate-13 • Ethyl Stearate • Palmitic Acid • Polyisobutene • Stearic Acid • Glycerin • Parfum • Allantoin • Ethyl Linoleate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables • Disodium EDTA • Ethyl Palmitate • Alcohol • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Isostearate • Butyloctanol • Propanediol • Morus Nigra Fruit Extract • Bisabolol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Farnesol • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Beta-Glucan • Glutathione • Amyl Cinnamal • Eugenol • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal
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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 WaterL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 1.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 2.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 3.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 4.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 5.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 6.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 9.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 18.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 19.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 21.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 26.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 29.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 33.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 36.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 42.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
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.
L'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 47.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumL'Oreal Hyaluron Specialist Day Cream + HA contains this as ingredient number 48.
Huxley Secret of Sahara Glow Awakening Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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