The Outset Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream Versus Upcircle Face Moisturizer
Updated on October 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Outset Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream 50 ingredients
Upcircle Face Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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The Outset Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream 50 ingredients
Upcircle Face Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dextran
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Niacinamide, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Bakuchiol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Diheptyl Succinate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSucrose Stearate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Coconut Alcohol
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Coconut Alcohol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl 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 AlcoholXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumTocopherol (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.
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The Outset Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream 50 ingredients
Upcircle Face Moisturizer 28 ingredients
I have VERY sensitive skin and I have contractions with this. Sometimes it can pill a bit when over applied and as I have very dry skin often needs to have a second layer. However I will say that I have 0 reactions to it, but that also is the down fall no reactions good or bad… wouldn’t recommend
