Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil Versus Palmer's Skin Perfecting Ultra Hydrating Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Palmer's Skin Perfecting Ultra Hydrating Serum 5 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Palmer's Skin Perfecting Ultra Hydrating Serum 5 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Palmer's Skin Perfecting Ultra Hydrating Serum 5 ingredients
Reviews
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Face Oil 31 ingredients
Great Product
Another one of my favorites from Palmers. This and the fade milk kept my skin smooth, glowing, and even for decades.
Makes my skin so hydrated and helps my acne
