Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream versus Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer .
Published on February 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream 15 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream 15 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream 15 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Hydrolyzed Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 1% • Beeswax • Benzyl Alcohol • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Methylparaben • Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate • Polysorbate 80 • Propylparaben • Water • Squalane • Triethanolamine
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate • Squalane • Polysorbate 80 • Dimethicone • Beeswax • Genistein • Resveratrol • Punica Granatum Sterols • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bakuchiol • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
This ingredient comes from propionic acid (a preservative) and myristyl alcohol (a fatty alcohol).
It is an emollient that leaves a dry texture on the skin. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is non-occlusive.
The 2 stands for the number of repeating units of propylene glycol in the compound.
Chem/IUPAC: Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxopropyl)-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-
Learn more about Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether PropionateUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 WaterUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineUrban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream 15 ingredients
Dr. Zenovia Skincare Aloe Vera Blemish Soothing Moisturizer 21 ingredients
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Urban Skin Aloe Cort Calming Cream 15 ingredients
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