Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser versus Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème .
Last updated on August 18, 2023. Published on September 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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
Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème 71 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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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
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème 71 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème 71 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Myristyl Myristate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isohexadecane • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Fructose • Urea • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Maltose • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Lactate • Trehalose • Allantoin • Glycine • Proline • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Glucose
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Methyl Trimethicone • Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Steareth-2 • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Steareth-21 • Punica Granatum Sterols • Swertia Chirata Extract • Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Ergothioneine • Artemia Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Cordyceps Sinensis Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Cholesterol • Caffeine • Linoleic Acid • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Whey Protein • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Pearl Powder • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Algae Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Trehalose • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • CI 77480 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Caprylyl Glycol • Glucose • Yeast Extract • Polysilicone-11 • Isohexadecane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Carbomer • Polysorbate 80 • Lecithin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Citric Acid • Cellulose • Parfum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Metabisulfite • BHT • Sodium Sulfite • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 19140 • CI 17200
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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.
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 WaterMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ButterMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 69.
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 AcetateMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 52.
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.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 51.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 47.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 61.
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.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 56.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 59.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 27.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 53.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 41.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 37.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 EDTAMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 38.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 66.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
Learn more about GlucoseMecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 40.
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème contains this as ingredient number 48.
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Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Moisturiser 39 ingredients
Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème 71 ingredients
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