Comparison between Minimalist Face Cream vs. PLUM Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

27 Ingredients 13

1
Water
1
Water
2
Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil
2
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Theobroma Grandiflorum (Theobroma) Seed Butter
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Cetyl Alcohol
5
Ethylhexylglycerin
6
Glycerin
6
Fragrance
7
[water
7
Fda Approved Colours
8
Glycerin
8
Glycerin
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Uniqueness22 out of 27
81.5%
Uniqueness11 out of 13
84.6%

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
15 out of 27
56%
chemical
3 out of 27
11%
natural
6 out of 13
46%
chemical
6 out of 13
46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Glycerin#8Sodium PCA#12Glycerin#18Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#21
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#8
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#2Glycolic Acid#9Stearic Acid#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#9

Detailed view

Minimalist Face Cream vs. PLUM Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer
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

#2Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Anticellulite
Antiviral
Tones up skin
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.

Position 3

#3Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Caprylic/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.

Position 4

#4Theobroma Grandiflorum (Theobroma) Seed Butter

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Cetearyl 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.

Position 5

#5Cetyl 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.

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#5Ethylhexylglycerin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant
Moisturizing
Softening
Antiseptic
Deodorant
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Ethylhexylglycerin makes the skin softer, smoother and more hydrated. It acts deeply but without any heavy or sticky feeling. In haircare products, it works as a conditioner and scalp cleanser. It is safe but only in concentration below 8% in rinse-off products and below 2% in leave-on products. Can be an irritator in higher concentrations. In general, this component is great if you see it somewhere at the bottom of the list.

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