SLMD Super Cortisone+ Anti-Itch Cream Versus Mary & Co. Youthful Skin Body Serum
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SLMD Super Cortisone+ Anti-Itch Cream 19 ingredients
Mary & Co. Youthful Skin Body Serum 31 ingredients
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SLMD Super Cortisone+ Anti-Itch Cream 19 ingredients
Mary & Co. Youthful Skin Body Serum 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrocortisone 1%
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningHydrocortisone 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Diglycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Diglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Triethylhexanoin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamine 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 TriethanolamineWater. 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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