Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer Versus Soap & Glory In The Bright Of Day Vitamin C Gel
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Soap & Glory In The Bright Of Day Vitamin C Gel 37 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Soap & Glory In The Bright Of Day Vitamin C Gel 37 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBisabolol
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningHansenula/Kloeckera/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Fig/Lemon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isoeicosane
EmollientChitosan
Sodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Phospholipids, Hansenula/Kloeckera/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Fig/Lemon Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Allantoin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Sorbitan Oleate, Isoeicosane, Chitosan, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberLinalool
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Carrageenan
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Laureth-7, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Linalool, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ubiquinone, Carrageenan, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 19140
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinCaprylyl 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Soap & Glory In The Bright Of Day Vitamin C Gel 37 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
This moisturizer feels so luxurious. It has such a satin-like finish and a little goes a longgggg way, so the product does last a while. However, I find it difficult to get past the price as I don’t really see a difference with this moisturizer, it does it’s job and feels good but it doesn’t really change my skin in any monumental way. There are definitely better moisturizers out there with better Show more
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