Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer versus Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream .
Published on July 11, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 25 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sodium PCA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Sorbic Acid • Soluble Collagen • Panthenol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Punica Granatum Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sorbitan Stearate • Phytonadione Epoxide • Menadione • Hydrolyzed Silk • Copper PCA • Retinol • Retinyl Palmitate • Ubiquinone • Thioctic Acid • Cholecalciferol Peg-12 Ether • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Phospholipids
Water • Propanediol • Diheptyl Succinate • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Salicylic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethyl Citrate • Benzoic Acid • Allantoin • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Bisabolol • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid • T-Butyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Capryloyl Carnosine • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterTrader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 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 GlycerinTrader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTrader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 25 ingredients
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Trader Joe's Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer 37 ingredients
Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream 25 ingredients
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