Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Necessaire The Body Lotion versus Necessaire The Hand Cream .
Last updated on November 30, 2023. Published on December 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
Ingredient Info
Necessaire The Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Necessaire The Hand Cream 35 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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Shea Butter Glycerides
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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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Necessaire The Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Necessaire The Hand Cream 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Necessaire The Body Lotion 28 ingredients
Necessaire The Hand Cream 35 ingredients
Water • Caprylic Acid • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Shea Butter Glycerides • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Propanediol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Squalane • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Niacinamide • Tocopherol • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydrated Silica • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Ceramide Ag • Ceramide AP • Ceramide Ng • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Cholesterol • Dipropylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Sodium Hydroxide
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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 WaterNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Necessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 StearateNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Necessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Necessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging. This is because they help fight free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidNecessaire The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Necessaire The Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Necessaire The Body Lotion 28 ingredients
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Daniel.Chin
Works well and, crucially, doesn’t dry my hands out or cause irritation. Which is rare! Lacks the ‘oomph’ factor, though; I think I’ll alternate it...
Works well and, crucially, doesn’t dry my hands out or cause irritation. Which is rare! Lacks the ‘oomph’ factor, though; I think I’ll alternate it with my favourite: Pelegrims hand balm.
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