StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer Versus Musely Anti Aging Cream - Balanced Formula
Updated on November 15, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
Musely Anti Aging Cream 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
Musely Anti Aging Cream 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientMorinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 10%, Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ergothioneine, Mannitol, Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, CI 19140, CI 16035
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
Musely Anti Aging Cream 14 ingredients
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