Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb Versus ATOPALM Kids Aloe Soothing Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
ATOPALM Kids Aloe Soothing Gel 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
ATOPALM Kids Aloe Soothing Gel 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-7
Antiseborrhoeic
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
Humectant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Glyceryl Stearate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPanax Ginseng Bud Extract
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin Methyl Ether
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Panax Ginseng Bud Extract, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Saccharide Isomerate, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium 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 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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about Allantoin1,2-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
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
ATOPALM Kids Aloe Soothing Gel 21 ingredients
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Bonajour Green Tea Water Bomb 38 ingredients
Can feel a little sticky on the face at times but seems to do great at moisturizing and calming my face! never had an issue with sensitivity with this product
