Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Moisturizer Versus Shea Moisture Papaya and Vitamin C Serum
Updated on June 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Shea Moisture Papaya and Vitamin C Serum 10 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Shea Moisture Papaya and Vitamin C Serum 10 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eel Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Allantoin, Glycine Soja Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Mica, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethyl Citrate, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Moisturizer 34 ingredients
Shea Moisture Papaya and Vitamin C Serum 10 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Moisturizer 34 ingredients
I did a comparison with the Brighter Days Ahead serum, + I am pleased with my purchase. The moisturizer is fun to apply, + also does a very good job without feeling sticky or greasy. I appreciate that there is a focus on blocking UV rays in addition to layering it with sunscreen. I prefer to use vitamin C in the morning, so I don't need to use the overnight cream variety personally. I also have Show more
