Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer versus Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream .
Published on July 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream 32 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 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
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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W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream 32 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diisostearyl Malate • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Ceramide Ng • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Lecithin • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Xylitylglucoside • Saccharide Isomerate • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Tribehenin • Arginine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Squalane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Niacinamide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide Ng • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Tocopherol • Tribehenin • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lecithin • Betaine • Erythritol • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 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 BenzoateW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide NgW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is an antioxidant.
W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateW3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
W3ll People Fresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel Cream Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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