SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture Versus Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer
Updated on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture 52 ingredients
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture 52 ingredients
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
PEG-75 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, CI 77163, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, PEG-75 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ceteth-20, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Betaine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Glucose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Sulfate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cinnamal, Pyridoxine Hcl
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pullulan
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingAhnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-5, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Algae Extract, Triethanolamine, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineIngredient Ratings
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SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture 52 ingredients
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
