Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream versus ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser .
Published on November 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and 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.
Ingredient Info
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Coconut Alkanes
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
- Cetyl Stearate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Isostearyl Isostearate
- Jojoba Esters
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Oleic Acid
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream 33 ingredients
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Diheptyl Succinate • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Echinacea Purpurea Extract • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Jojoba Esters • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Eugenol • Benzoic Acid • Benzyl Benzoate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Sodium Chloride
Water • Coconut Alkanes • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate • Cetyl Stearate • Xylitylglucoside • Pectin • Inulin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Anhydroxylitol • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Stearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Isostearyl Isostearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Jojoba Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Limonene • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Sclerotium Gum • Xylitol • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Benzoic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Dehydroacetic Acid • Glucose • Alaria Esculenta Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Linalool • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract • Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Sorbitol • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Stearic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Butylene Glycol • Lactic Acid • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Ascorbic Acid • Calcium Gluconate • Citric Acid • Gluconolactone • Potassium Sorbate • Geraniol • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Citronellol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citral • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Linoleate • Glyceryl Linolenate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Retinyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Oleic Acid • CI 77492
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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 WaterLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 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 GlycerinLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 PropanediolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 ParfumLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 58.
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 TocopherolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 70.
Xanthan 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 GumLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 66.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 LimoneneLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 CitronellolLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 64.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidLiz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 37.
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ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturiser 78 ingredients
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