Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream versus StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS .
Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on November 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycol Distearate • Palmitic Acid • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Undecane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Nicotinate • Cetyl Alcohol • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Beta-Glucan • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane • Ornithine • Phospholipids • Glycolipids • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sucrose Palmitate • Adenosine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Allantoin • Panthenol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Levulinic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Butylene Glycol • Tridecane • Propanediol • Isostearyl Isostearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Linoleate • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Cetyl Stearate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sorbitan Laurate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Citric Acid • P-Anisic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • Citral
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Myristyl Nicotinate • Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Adenosine • Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Glycine Soja Oil • Acetyl Pentapeptide-55 Amide • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ceteareth-20 • Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice • Sclareolide • Pentylene Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Polyisobutene • Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate • Hydrated Silica • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pullulan • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Beta-Glucan • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Oleate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sorbitan Laurate • Tocopherol • Peg-40 Stearate • Parfum • Aminomethyl Propanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Limonene
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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 WaterStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 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 GlycerinStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Myristyl Nicotinate.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 5.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a peptide.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 22.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 ButterStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 2.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 TriglycerideStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 11.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 25.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 10.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 32.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 47.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sorbitan Laurate is created from lauric acid and derivatives from sorbitol. It is an emulsifier.
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 ParfumStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 AcidStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 SorbateStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 51.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS contains this as ingredient number 54.
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS 54 ingredients
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
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