ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream Versus Oriflame Love Nature Radiance Face Gel with Organic Apricot & Orange
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream 13 ingredients
Oriflame Love Nature Radiance Face Gel with Organic Apricot & Orange 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream 13 ingredients
Oriflame Love Nature Radiance Face Gel with Organic Apricot & Orange 19 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleth-20
CleansingCalcium Chloride
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Oleth-20, Calcium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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ACO Spotless Mattifying Moisturiser Daily Face Cream 13 ingredients
Oriflame Love Nature Radiance Face Gel with Organic Apricot & Orange 19 ingredients
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