OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream Versus Ursa Major Fortifying Gel Moisturizer
Updated on July 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream 21 ingredients
Ursa Major Fortifying Gel Moisturizer 35 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream 21 ingredients
Ursa Major Fortifying Gel Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lysine Lauroyl Methionate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycine
Buffering
Water, Algae Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Xanthan Gum, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingBisabolol
Masking
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betula Alba Juice, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Bisabolol, Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Glucose, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Anisate, Sclerotium Gum, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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