The Skin House Marine Active Cream Versus The Skin House Vital Bright Cream
Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Skin House Marine Active Cream 21 ingredients
The Skin House Vital Bright Cream 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Skin House Marine Active Cream 21 ingredients
The Skin House Vital Bright Cream 40 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Olivoyl PCA
CleansingHoney Extract
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Olivoyl PCA, Honey Extract, Sea Water, Pearl Extract, Betaine, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Olivoyl PCA
CleansingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Olivoyl PCA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil contains many fatty acids with the most being lauric acid.
Like other plant oils, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is hydrating and can help soften skin.
It is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off damage from free-radical molecules.
One study found this oil might contain anti-inflammatory properties, but more research is needed.
Learn more about Orbignya Oleifera Seed OilWe don't have a description for Potassium Olivoyl PCA yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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