Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer versus Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion .
Published on March 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Emulsion
A lighter version of moisturizer, usually with a gel-consistency.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion 53 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
- Decyl Oleate
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Arginine
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion 53 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceteareth-6 Olivate • Butylene Glycol • C13-15 Alkane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Decyl Oleate • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Oleic Acid • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Serine • Alanine • Glycine • Proline • Lysine Hcl • Threonine • Arginine • Squalane • Cholesterol • Phytosphingosine • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract • Adenosine • Phytic Acid • Glutamic Acid • Betaine • Pullulan • PCA • Sodium PCA • Carbomer • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Isostearyl Isostearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Cnidium Officinale Root Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Soluble Collagen • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Dimethicone • Sorbitan Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Tromethamine • Carbomer • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cellulose Gum • Squalane • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Alcohol • Inositol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Xanthan Gum • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Ceramide NP • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Peg-100 Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 42090 • Limonene • Linalool
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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 WaterPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 ButterPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 GlycerinPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 44.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 HyaluronatePaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Xanthan 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 GumPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 42.
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.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 53.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 49.
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.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 54.
Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 50.
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