Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream Versus Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream versus Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer .

Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on February 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

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

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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream 25 ingredients

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 52 ingredients

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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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream 25 ingredients

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 52 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream 25 ingredients

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 52 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Betaine • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Niacinamide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Maltodextrin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Lauryl Laurate • Cetyl Myristate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Carbomer • Hectorite • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Colloidal Oatmeal 1% • Chlorphenesin

Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Leucine • Alanine • Lysine • Arginine • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Threonine • Valine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Ascorbic Acid • Saccharide Isomerate • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Ceramide NP • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Hexapeptide-11 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sucrose Stearate • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Citrate • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Lactobacillus Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Hydroxyacetophenone • CI 77491

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Ingredients Explained

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Glycerin

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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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl 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.

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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Murad Daily Defense Colloidal Oatmeal Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.

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