Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer Versus Curology The Rich Moisturizer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer versus Curology The Rich Moisturizer .

Published on May 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer

Curology The Rich Moisturizer

General Moisturizer Brand

Body Lotion American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer 28 ingredients

Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer 28 ingredients

Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer 28 ingredients

Curology The Rich Moisturizer 25 ingredients

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Squalane • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Isohexadecane • Cetearyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sorbitan Olivate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Palmer's Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Curology The Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

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