M.S Skincare Rosewater Cream Radiance Enhancing Moisturizer Versus Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer
Updated on October 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
M.S Skincare Rosewater Cream Radiance Enhancing Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer 22 ingredients
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M.S Skincare Rosewater Cream Radiance Enhancing Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer 22 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningFragaria Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Tocopherol, Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Alcohol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Amino Esters-1, Fragaria Indica Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Water, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Palmitate
EmollientSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Mauritianum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Nonyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Cetearyl Palmitate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Fragaria Indica Extract, Solanum Mauritianum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Fruit, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Nonyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilStearic 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 AcidAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholWe don't have a description for Fragaria Indica Extract yet.
Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole Aloe plant. It has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and healing properties.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. . These vitamins neutralize free radicals.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
The polysaccharides in aloe help moisturize your skin.
Despite helping with sunburn, aloe should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractIngredient Ratings
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M.S Skincare Rosewater Cream Radiance Enhancing Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer 22 ingredients
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M.S Skincare Rosewater Cream Radiance Enhancing Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Nutrient Glow Moisturizer 22 ingredients
I’ll come back with an actual review of how the product works, but for now the smell is killing me. It does dissipate once rubbed in but it’s still awful.
Update: still stinks and I’m pretty sure it made me break out. I try to avoid coconut oil on my face as it clogs my pore but I’m on a mission to use all of my little sample. Though in retrospect I should have just given this away because I Show more
