Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser versus H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream .
Published on January 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser 29 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser 29 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser 29 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Squalane • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Stearate • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Cera Alba • Peg-40 Stearate • Cetyl Palmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Laureth-9 • Xanthan Gum • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Carbomer • Citrus Jabara Peel Extract • Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract • Pentasodium Pentetate • Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Polygonum Aviculare Extract • Hexyl Cinnamal
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Diglycerin • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Trehalose • Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract • Alanine • Arginine • Glycine • Serine • Glycolipids • Threonine • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Carbomer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Potassium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Xanthan 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 GumBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBeauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser 29 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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Beauty Pie Japanfusion Light Urban Air Purifying Moisturiser 29 ingredients
H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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