Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream versus IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion .
Published on April 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, ceramides, peptides, Vitamin C and 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream 63 ingredients
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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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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L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream 63 ingredients
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream 63 ingredients
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion 43 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Jojoba Esters • Glycerin • Cetearyl Nonanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Arachidyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Triheptanoin • Retinyl Palmitate • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Cyanidium Caldarium Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Allantoin • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Centella Asiatica Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Beta-Glucan • Squalene • Cholesterol • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Tocopherol • Behenic Acid • Behenyl Alcohol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Arachidyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Butylene Glycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Polysorbate 20 • Cellulose Gum • Polyglycerin-3 • Glycine Soja Oil • Ceteareth-25 • Pentylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Lactic Acid • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Beta-Sitosterol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Citrate • P-Anisic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Adenosine • Dipropylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Ceteareth-25 • Soluble Collagen • Glucose • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid • CI 19140 • Cetyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Ceramide NP • Behenic Acid • Cholesterol • Trisodium EDTA • Ceramide Ns • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ceramide EOS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide EOS is a synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Sphingosine having the D-erythro structure linked to an esterified omega-hydroxy saturated or unsaturated fatty acid
Learn more about Ceramide EosL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 40.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.
This ceramide helps condition and moisturize skin.
It is created by reacting caproic acid and phytosphingosine, two fatty acids.
Ceramides work to improve hydration from within Their lipophilic trait means they are likely to be absorbed into skin but expected to remain in the epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
Learn more about Caprooyl PhytosphingosineL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 41.
We don't have a description for Caprooyl Sphingosine.
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 TocopherolL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
Behenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.
It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenic AcidL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ceteareth-25 comes from Cetearyl Alcohol. (And Cetearyl Alcohol is created from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
This ingredient is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. As an emulsifier, it helps oil mix with water.
Like cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25 can help thicken and create a gel-like consistency.
Learn more about Ceteareth-25L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AlcoholL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.
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.
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 BenzoateL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 SorbateL300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
L300 Pro-Retinol Intense Recovery Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
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so lightweight!
i’m currently using a sample of this moisturizer, and to say it’s cosmetically elegant would be an understatement. lightweight and...
so lightweight!
i’m currently using a sample of this moisturizer, and to say it’s cosmetically elegant would be an understatement. lightweight and silky to the touch.
i may not purchase this because i always seem to get pilling when using products containing dimethicone, but if this isn’t a concern for you, it’s an excellent moisturizer.
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