Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture versus Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer .
Published on December 23, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils 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
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture 37 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture 37 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture 37 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer 49 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Polydecene • Squalane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Fructose • Urea • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Trideceth-6 • Butylene Glycol • Maltose • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Lactate • Trehalose • Allantoin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zinc Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glucose • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water • Homosalate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Cetyl Alcohol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Steareth-21 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Carbomer • Dimethiconol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract • Allantoin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Hydroxide • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Michelia Alba Leaf Oil • Sodium Lactate • Coco-Glucoside • Peg-8 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol
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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. 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 WaterPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 1.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AlcoholPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 3.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 6.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 9.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GumPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 14.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 17.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 AcidPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 20.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 HydroxidePrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 21.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 23.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactatePrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 27.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 29.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 30.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 HyaluronatePrimark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 32.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 34.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Primark Alex Steinherr - Maximum Moisture contains this as ingredient number 37.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
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