Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion versus Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion .
Published on April 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones 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.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion 39 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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion 39 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycereth-26 • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Pyridoxine Hcl • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Avena Strigosa Seed Extract • Riboflavin • Dextrin • Lecithin • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Allantoin • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Betaine • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetyl Alcohol • Isoamyl Laurate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Retinyl Palmitate • Jasminum Officinale Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide 3 • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Trehalose • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopherol • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Arginine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Panthenol • Biotin • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glycine Soja Oil • Glyceryl Arachidonate • Glyceryl Linoleate • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Citric Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Dipropylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Arachis Hypogaea Oil • Disodium EDTA
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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 WaterPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ButterPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AcidPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 GlycerinPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 HyaluronatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 34.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Jasmine Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
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