Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream Versus Nu Skin ageLOC® Dermatic Effects
Updated on October 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream 33 ingredients
Nu Skin ageLOC® Dermatic Effects 40 ingredients
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Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream 33 ingredients
Nu Skin ageLOC® Dermatic Effects 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-75 Stearate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Behenate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Dimethicone, Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide 3, Linolenic Acid, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vanillin, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
PEG-75 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ceteth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Disodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Honey Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Cetyl Alcohol, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Algae Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-8, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Squalane, Steareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyisobutene, PEG-75 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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 WaterC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSodium 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 HyaluronateThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
PEG-75 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Ceteth-20 yet.
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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