Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream versus NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream .
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Published on January 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream 15 ingredients
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream 15 ingredients
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream 26 ingredients
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NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream 15 ingredients
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream 26 ingredients
Water • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Allantoin • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Glyceryl Stearate • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysorbate 85 • Paraffinum Liquidum • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Limonene
Water • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Peg-8 Beeswax • Retinol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Allantoin • Ascorbic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer • Polysorbate 85 • Tricaprylin • Paraffinum Liquidum • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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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 WaterNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Ceteth-20.
NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 StearateNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcetateNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Polysorbate 85 isn't fungal acne safe.
NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
NatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 ParfumNatureWell Vitamin C Brightening Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
NatureWell Clinical Retinol Advanced Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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