Comparison between ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream vs. MARY & MAY Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

38 Ingredients 45

1
Water
1
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
2
Glycerin
2
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
3
Isononyl Isononanoate
3
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
4
Isododecane
4
Glycerin
5
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Pentylene Glycol
6
Water
7
Polydecene
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
8
1,2-Hexanediol
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Uniqueness23 out of 38
60.5%
Uniqueness30 out of 45
66.7%

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 38
39%
chemical
16 out of 38
42%
natural
11 out of 45
24%
chemical
25 out of 45
56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#21,2-Hexanediol#5Panthenol#10Sodium Hyaluronate#14Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#26Butylene Glycol#37
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Butylene Glycol#51,2-Hexanediol#8Panthenol#15Sodium Hyaluronate#32
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#13Stearic Acid#35
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream vs. MARY & MAY Idebenone Blackberry Intense 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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#1Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Astringent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Moisturizing
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#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.

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#2Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: No information
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Isododecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

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#4Glycerin

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 5

#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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#5Butylene 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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