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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer versus Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer .

Published on June 03, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

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.

Price

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Buy Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer

Starts at $50.00
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Starts at $27.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This long ingredient is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers.

It is used to help stabilize other ingredients and create a thicker gel-like texture.

Emulsifiers prevent oils and waters from separating.

Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Gum

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 80

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Shani Darden Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Youthquake Hydra-full Retexturizing Gel Crème Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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