Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Opulent Creme de la Glow versus Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream .
Last updated on October 03, 2023. Published on November 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Opulent Creme de la Glow 38 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 40 ingredients
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 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Opulent Creme de la Glow 38 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Opulent Creme de la Glow 38 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Caprylic Acid • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Vp/Va Copolymer • Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Saccharide Isomerate • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Montmorillonite • Illite • Kaolin • Saccharomyces Lysate • Zinc • Lactobacillus Ferment • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Polysorbate 20 • Erythritol • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower • Butylene Glycol • Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate • Inula Helenium Extract • Coconut Alkanes • Dilinoleic Acid • Coco-Caprylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Algae Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Salvia Sclarea Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Sorbitol • Sodium Polyaspartate • Lecithin • Trehalose • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water • Sodium Lactate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Sodium PCA • Hydroxyethyl Urea • C9-12 Alkane • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Propanediol • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol
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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 WaterOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 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 GlycerinOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
Opulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 HyaluronateOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 AcidOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Opulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AcetateOpulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Opulent Creme de la Glow contains this as ingredient number 38.
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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