Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser - Australia Versus Q + A Amino Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Q + A Amino Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Q + A Amino Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopentyldiol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Pantolactone
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Pantolactone, Citric Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantArginine
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Allantoin, Betaine, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Q + A Amino Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser 18 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
If you battle with maintaining clear skin and can’t handle actives due to sensitive skin, this is a great balancer. I use it between tretinoin nights if my skin is still being spotty and peeling
No Brasil, ele é vendido na linha Dermotivin da Galderma. Embalagem bem igual. Único hidratante que realmente não empipoca meu rosto com acne fúngica. Não fico sem!
Deixa a minha pele macia, sequinha mas com viço e ameniza as cicatrizes da acne, acalma a pele. Excelente combinação com o peróxido de benzoíla.
