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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer versus Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion .

Published on April 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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.

1
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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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
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.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.

Ossola Skincare Prickly Pear & Marula Tinted Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 32.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet

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