Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men versus SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser .
Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on July 10, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men 30 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men 30 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men 30 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-8 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Parfum • Isononyl Isononanoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Limonene • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Linalool • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Citrus Limon Juice • T-Butyl Alcohol • Geraniol • Citral • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Water • Glycerin • Isononyl Isononanoate • Propylene Glycol • Azelaic Acid • Niacinamide • Squalane • Alpha-Arbutin • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Silica Silylate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Parfum • Butylene Glycol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Benzyl Benzoate • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil • Lactic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Potassium Sorbate • Citronellol • Morus Alba Root Extract • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • Tocopherol • Ceramide AP
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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 WaterThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 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 GlycerinThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 2.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 GlycolThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 7.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 ParfumThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 9.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 10.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 11.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 18.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 31.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 21.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 26.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 SorbateThe Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 28.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 29.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 36.
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The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men 30 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients
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The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men 30 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment 3% Azelaic Acid Moisturiser 38 ingredients
magicalmarion
For the fungal acne girlies its a no no. However if you have an uneven skintone this product brightens very good. As a moisturizer alone it is not...
For the fungal acne girlies its a no no. However if you have an uneven skintone this product brightens very good. As a moisturizer alone it is not enough (i have mixed skin, oily t-zone). Also the price is way too expensive and not fair. There are better and cheaper products on the market.
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