Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream versus Bangn Body Firming Lotion .
Last updated on August 21, 2023. Published on August 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream 25 ingredients
Bangn Body Firming Lotion 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream 25 ingredients
Bangn Body Firming Lotion 21 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream 25 ingredients
Bangn Body Firming Lotion 21 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Tribehenin • Betula Alba Juice • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • C10-18 Triglycerides • Prunus Cerasus Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyacetophenone • Betaine • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Glucose • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Isoamyl Laurate • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 TriglycerideStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumStella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bangn Body Firming Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream 25 ingredients
Bangn Body Firming Lotion 21 ingredients
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Stella by Stella McCartney Restore Cream 25 ingredients
Bangn Body Firming Lotion 21 ingredients
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