Mason Natural Collagen Premium Skin Cream Versus Biologique Recherche Crème MSR-H Anti-Ageing Face Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mason Natural Collagen Premium Skin Cream 26 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème MSR-H Anti-Ageing Face Cream 35 ingredients
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Mason Natural Collagen Premium Skin Cream 26 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Crème MSR-H Anti-Ageing Face Cream 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-100 Stearate
Triethanolamine
BufferingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Triethanolamine, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Panthenol, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylpropanediol
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Isocetyl Stearate, Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cera Alba, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Carbomer, Glycine Soja Extract, Parfum, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Poloxamer 188, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineCeteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumTocopheryl 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 AcetateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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