Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Sakura Hand Lotion Versus L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream
Updated on January 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Sakura Hand Lotion 25 ingredients
L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Sakura Hand Lotion 25 ingredients
L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientMaclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Fructose
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Myristyl Myristate, Undecane, Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Prunus Avium Flower Extract, Inulin, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum, Levulinic Acid, Fructose, Tridecane, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-33
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tapioca Starch, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-33, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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