Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion versus SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer .
Published on November 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
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Ingredient Info
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion 30 ingredients
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 19 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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
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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Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion 30 ingredients
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion 30 ingredients
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 19 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Ceteareth-20 • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hydroxide • Ceteareth-25 • Behenic Acid • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Oleate • Glyceryl Stearate • Lecithin • Tocopherol
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Sorbitan Stearate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Polysorbate 60 • Dimethicone • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate
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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 WaterRevolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 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 AlcoholRevolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer 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.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 EDTARevolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 HyaluronateRevolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolRevolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion 30 ingredients
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 19 ingredients
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Revolution Beauty Ceramides Moisture Lotion 30 ingredients
SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer 19 ingredients
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