(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer Versus Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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(Malin+Goetz) Vitamin E Face Moisturizer 27 ingredients
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzethonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Tapioca Starch, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzethonium Chloride, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pullulan
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingAhnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-5, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Algae Extract, Triethanolamine, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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