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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream versus MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream .

Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on April 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Schinus Terebinthifolia Seed Extract.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Vanillyl Butyl Ether.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flex Lift and Firm Arm Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

MAËLYS COSMETICS B-Flat Belly Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

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17% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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