Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream versus Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry .
Last updated on March 26, 2024. Published on March 28, 2024
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 niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream 37 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream 37 ingredients
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Allantoin • Solidago Virgaurea Extract • Panthenol • Alpha-Arbutin • Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide • Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1 • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Proline • Threonine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tridecyl Salicylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carbomer • Dimethicone • Sodium PCA • Phenylpropanol • Glyceryl Caprylate
Water • Glycerin • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Betaine • Boron Nitride • Niacinamide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Polyacrylamide • Phenoxyethanol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • Potassium Hydroxide • Sucrose Stearate • Sodium PCA • Alcohol • Sodium Lactate • Dipropylene Glycol • Ethyl Macadamiate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Resveratrol • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Xanthan Gum • Serine • Valine • Citric Acid • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Potassium Sorbate • Caproic Acid • Dextran • Oligopeptide-1
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Watermaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 1.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamidemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Glycerinmaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 2.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about Argininemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 26.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic Acidmaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 27.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about Glycinemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 30.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about Alaninemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 31.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about Serinemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Valine.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 34.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about Prolinemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 37.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about Threoninemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 38.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 36.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 39.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about Phenylalaninemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Gummaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetatemaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
maru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAmaru.derm Anti-Blemish Skin Brightening Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Normal/Dry contains this as ingredient number 21.
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