Pai Skincare The Anthemis Versus Ursa Major Alpine Rich Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Pai Skincare The Anthemis 22 ingredients
Ursa Major Alpine Rich Cream 54 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Pai Skincare The Anthemis 22 ingredients
Ursa Major Alpine Rich Cream 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water
MaskingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Squalene
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Cetearyl Glucoside, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Squalene, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ketoglutaric Acid
Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentSqualene
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract
HumectantCetraria Islandica Thallus Extract
HumectantSphagnum Magellanicum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Rubrum Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytol
Emollient
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Isostearyl Isostearate, C12-16 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Propanediol, Cetyl Stearate, Isomalt, Palmitic Acid, Xylitol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ketoglutaric Acid, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phospholipids, Pentylene Glycol, Sphingolipids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract, Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract, Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract, Acer Rubrum Bark Extract, Phytol, P-Anisic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSqualene is naturally found in plants and animals, including our skin and sebum. It is a lipid our bodies naturally produce and makes up about 10-12% of the oil on our skin. Our skin produces squalene to keep itself naturally hydrated.
This ingredient is a potent antioxidant and can help fight against skin damage.
Sources of squalene include olives and rice bran. Some sources may be animals such as from shark liver.
Squalane comes from squalene and is created using hydrogenation. Squalane is lighter than squalene.
Hydrogenation is the conversion from unsaturated oil to saturated oil. This makes squalane more stable and have a longer shelf life than squalene.
Read more about squalane with an "a".
Learn more about SqualeneTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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