Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel Versus Azarine Pure Radiance Barrier Moisturizer
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
Azarine Pure Radiance Barrier Moisturizer 17 ingredients
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Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
Azarine Pure Radiance Barrier Moisturizer 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Limonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Euglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Menthyl Lactate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Niacinamide, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSucrose Dilaurate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhytol
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinIngredient Ratings
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Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
Azarine Pure Radiance Barrier Moisturizer 17 ingredients
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Bio Essence Bio-Water B5 Moisturizing Gel 34 ingredients
Everything I need as a sensitive/combi skin with fungal acne. A simple moisturizer with skin barrier repair and anti pollution keeping your face clean, gel texture is clear with a light scent (not fragrance). Not brightening or any effects, only repair the skin barrier and moisture perfect with sensitive skin! Or you can combine this with a brightening serum and this one as a duo to brightening Show more
