Biretix Hydramat Fluid Versus Uriage Hyseac Mat
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Silica
Abrasive
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Arginine, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tranexamic Acid, Silica, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Butylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Physalis Angulata Extract, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Sodium Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, BHA
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ptfe
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Isododecane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ptfe, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, CI 42090
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 Water
