Bion Skin Hydration Gel Versus Bion Moisture Complex
Updated on May 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
Bion Moisture Complex 30 ingredients
About this product
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Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
Bion Moisture Complex 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMannitol
HumectantValine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Extract, Sodium PCA, Proline, Carbomer, Panthenol, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Sodium Lactate, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Alanine, Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Valine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacin
Smoothing
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycogen
HumectantSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Decyl Oleate, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacin, Rice Amino Acids, Glycine, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Glycogen, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateXanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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