Comparison between Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream vs. No7 Early Defence Night Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

50 Ingredients 39

1
Water
1
Water
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
2
Glycerin
3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
3
Sorbitan Stearate
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Dimethicone
5
Glycerin
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Olus Oil/​vegetable Oil/​huile Végétale
6
Ethylhexyl Stearate
7
Isononyl Isononanoate
7
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
Cetyl Alcohol
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Uniqueness36 out of 50
72.0%
Uniqueness25 out of 39
64.1%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
19 out of 50
38%
chemical
26 out of 50
52%
natural
9 out of 39
23%
chemical
28 out of 39
72%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#4Glycerin#5Allantoin#25Sodium Lactate#35Sodium Hyaluronate#39Tocopherol#40Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#45
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#25Glyceryl Stearate SE#3Ethylhexyl Palmitate#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#25Citric Acid#46Linalool#48
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#15Propylene Glycol#19Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#24Tocopherol#36Alcohol Denatured#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#34
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream vs. No7 Early Defence Night Cream
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#3Sorbitan Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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