Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer versus Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion .
Last updated on August 28, 2023. Published on September 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
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Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Isononyl Isononanoate • Squalane • Steareth-21 • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Steareth-2 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Panthenol • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Isohexadecane • Allantoin • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Arginine • Parfum • Sodium Polyacrylate • Xanthan Gum • Centella Asiatica Extract • Polysorbate 80 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Sorbitan Oleate • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glycolic Acid • Arginine • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Peg-8 Ricinoleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Dimethicone • Steareth-2 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Bisabolol • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Butylparaben • Propylparaben • Isobutylparaben • Parfum
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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 WaterPuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 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 GlycerinPuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 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 AcetatePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 AlcoholPuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 HyaluronatePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArgininePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ParfumPuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 HydroxidePuca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
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Puca – Pure & Care Vitamin C Day Cream Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Derma.Anne
Not for my skin
I have combination skin with hormonal breakouts.
The product feels quite 'thick' on the skin. Through out the day it didn't feel...
Not for my skin
I have combination skin with hormonal breakouts.
The product feels quite 'thick' on the skin. Through out the day it didn't feel like my skin absorbed it, and I was walking around with a layer that felt 'fatty' and like my skin had a barrier.
My breakout got worse than they usually are.
I really wanted to like this because it's in the lower price range, vegan and cruelty free with a lot of promising ingredients, but it was not a match for my skin.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
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