MDNA Skin The Reinvention Cream Versus Too Cool For School All-In-One Egg Mellow Cream
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MDNA Skin The Reinvention Cream 41 ingredients
Too Cool For School All-In-One Egg Mellow Cream 56 ingredients
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MDNA Skin The Reinvention Cream 41 ingredients
Too Cool For School All-In-One Egg Mellow Cream 56 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAkebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventOleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract, Yeast Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Carbomer, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Egg Yolk Extract
EmulsifyingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningAlbumen Extract
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentRaffinose
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPullulan
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Egg Yolk Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, C32 Alkyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose Cocoate, Parfum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Albumen Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Raffinose, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-60, Tromethamine, Folic Acid, Cholesterol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pullulan, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, CI 19140, CI 15985
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 WaterIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Parfum 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 ParfumCarbomer 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.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Phenoxyethanol 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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