Comparison between Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer vs. Youth To The People Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

19 Ingredients 31

1
Water
1
Water/​aqua/​eau Aqua
2
Propanediol
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
3
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4
Cetyl Alcohol
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Glycerin
6
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Lecithin
7
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
7
Butylene Glycol
8
Cetearyl Olivate
8
Panthenol
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Uniqueness16 out of 19
84.2%
Uniqueness28 out of 31
90.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 19
21%
chemical
14 out of 19
74%
natural
12 out of 31
39%
chemical
14 out of 31
45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#6Butylene Glycol#14Sodium Hyaluronate#16
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#7Panthenol#8Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#16
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#15Glyceryl Stearate SE#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 4
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#16Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#23Benzyl Benzoate#27Hexyl Cinnamal#29Limonene#30Linalool#31

Detailed view

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer vs. Youth To The People Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream
Position 1

#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.

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#1Water/​aqua/​eau Aqua

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

Position 3

#3Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#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.

Position 4

#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

Position 5

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#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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