Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream versus H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream .
Published on June 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream 33 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
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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PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream 33 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream 33 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Sorbitol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Carbomer • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium PCA • Disodium EDTA • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citral • Limonene • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Diglycerin • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Trehalose • Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract • Alanine • Arginine • Glycine • Serine • Glycolipids • Threonine • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Carbomer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Potassium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 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 GlycerinPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract.
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GumPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 ParfumPrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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PrescriptSkin Stem Cell Cream 33 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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