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Published on January 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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 Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15

Starts at $9.99
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Buy Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30

Starts at $14.99

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
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 1.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 1.3% • Water • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Glycol Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Cetyl Alcohol • BHT • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Stearamide Amp

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
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.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.

11
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.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Soap & Glory Urban Legend Double Protection Antioxidant Day Cream Daily SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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