Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream Versus The INKEY List Omega Water Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream versus The INKEY List Omega Water Cream .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream 13 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream 13 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream 13 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

Water • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Isononyl Isononanoate • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Panthenol • Magnesium Sulfate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Allantoin • Albatrellus Confluens Extract • Citric Acid

Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Betaine • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Magnesium Sulfate • Glycosphingolipids • Glycolipids • Sodium Benzoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Oleic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Polyglycerin-3

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Magnesium Sulfate

What it does:

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Bonajour Melting Glow Calming Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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