Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer versus Botanics Organic Day Cream .
Published on June 10, 2021
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Ingredient Info
Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Botanics Organic Day Cream 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Botanics Organic Day Cream 25 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Botanics Organic Day Cream 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Sodium Polyacrylate • Iris Florentina Root Extract • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Trideceth-6 • Zinc Sulfate • Retinyl Palmitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate • Alcohol • Allantoin • Propanediol • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Polyquaternium-11 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylparaben • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool
Water • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Cera Alba • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Alcohol Denat. • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Limonene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Citronellol • Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil • Geraniol • Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract • Linalool • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citral • Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterProactiv Green Tea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Botanics Organic Day 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 GlycerinProactiv Green Tea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Botanics Organic Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 CitronellolProactiv Green Tea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Botanics Organic Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 LinaloolProactiv Green Tea Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Botanics Organic Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Botanics Organic Day Cream 25 ingredients
Usage
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Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Botanics Organic Day Cream 25 ingredients
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