Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence versus Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir .
Published on October 10, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir 66 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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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
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir 66 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence 24 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir 66 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Peg-8 • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 80 • Panthenol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Linalool • Sodium PCA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Geraniol • Pantolactone • Sodium Hydroxide • Citronellol • Benzyl Benzoate • Limonene
Water • Niacinamide • Glycereth-26 • Triheptanoin • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Silica • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Quartz Powder • Amethyst Powder • Ruby Powder • CI 77480 • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Polysorbate 20 • Glyceryl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodecyl Oleate • Benzyl Alcohol • Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract • Peg-100 Stearate • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Carbomer • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Polyglutamic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sorbitol • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Octyldodecanol • Sodium Benzoate • Propanediol • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Plumeria Alba Flower Extract • Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Lactic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Caprylyl Glycol • Copper Gluconate • Hydrated Silica • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Dehydroacetic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Glutathione • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • Linalool • Citral
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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 WaterPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 14.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 54.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 GumPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 44.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 45.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 65.
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 HyaluronatePhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 16.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 27.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 55.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 63.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolPhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 22.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 64.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePhilosophy Purity Made Simple Essence contains this as ingredient number 24.
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 62.
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