ANTIPODES Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel Versus Glow Lab Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Hydrating Cream
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
ANTIPODES Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel 24 ingredients
Glow Lab Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Hydrating Cream 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ANTIPODES Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel 24 ingredients
Glow Lab Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Hydrating Cream 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Hyaluronic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sclerotium Gum, Phormium Tenax Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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