Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream versus Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream .
Published on September 03, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, 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
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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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 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
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Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Peg-8 Stearate • Synthetic Wax • Cyclopentasiloxane • Lecithin • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract • Peg-12 Stearate • Eugenol • Ethylparaben • Triethanolamine • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Palmitic Acid • Silica • Cellulose Acetate Butyrate • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate • Polycaprolactone • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Poloxamer 188 • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Dimethiconol • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Ceramide 3 • Disodium EDTA • Rosa Gallica Callus Extract • Methylparaben • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Octyldodecanol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Behenyl Alcohol • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Isohexadecane • Beheneth-20 • Silica • Myristyl Myristate • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Erythritol • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Caffeine • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Zingiber Aromaticus Extract • Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein • Polyquaternium-51 • Pyrola Incarnata Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Ppg-17 • Stearyl Alcohol • Beheneth-30 • Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Carbomer • Cellulose Gum • BHA • Sodium Metaphosphate • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Metabisulfite • Tocopherol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • CI 77492
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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 WaterLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 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 GlycerinLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 EDTALancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 ParfumLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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