Bion Skin Hydration Gel Versus ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 28 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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Gellan Gum
Pantolactone
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sphingolipids
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Ectoin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amylopectin, Gellan Gum, Pantolactone, Lactic Acid, Phospholipids, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sphingolipids, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, P-Anisic Acid
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 PanthenolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideXanthan 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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Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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Bion Skin Hydration Gel 26 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Great ingredients list. For the price, it is very good. However, the liquid texture is not very appealing and it does not moisturize as it should - even considering that it is aimed at oily skin. I feel like I need to apply a big amount of the product to make any effect, in a sense, it feels too diluted in water.
Overall it is decent and it won't break sensitive skin, but a deeper moisturizer Show more
As someone with dry and sensitive skin, this is a solid product! I think this will come in especially handy for me in summer. I wear it as a second to last step and it helps to keep my hyaluronic acid serum locked it.
