Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream versus Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream .
Published on April 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens 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
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream 41 ingredients
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Niacinamide • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Benzophenone-3 • Petrolatum • Parfum • Propylene Glycol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylparaben • Propylparaben • 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol • Disodium EDTA • BHT
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Petrolatum • Sorbitol • Dromiceius Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg-40 Castor Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Urea • Mannitol • Dimethicone • Panthenyl Ethyl Ether • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butylene Glycol • Oenothera Biennis Root Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Carbomer • Glucosamine Hcl • Allantoin • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Tetrasodium EDTA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Pisum Sativum Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Glycosaminoglycans • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Yeast Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating 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 GlycerinVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 AlcoholVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Chuda Skincare Healing Hydrating Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
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