Boring Without You Face Flood Aquaporin Moisturiser Versus Urban Skin Radiant & Bright Glowing Moisturizer
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Boring Without You Face Flood Aquaporin Moisturiser 33 ingredients
Urban Skin Radiant & Bright Glowing Moisturizer 23 ingredients
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Boring Without You Face Flood Aquaporin Moisturiser 33 ingredients
Urban Skin Radiant & Bright Glowing Moisturizer 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Xylitol
HumectantTribehenin
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Xylitol, Tribehenin, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Cyanocobalamin, Sphingolipids, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-13
Squalane
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xylitol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Collagen Amino Acids, Polysorbate 20, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Glutathione, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Tocopherol
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 WaterNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePolyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.
Polyacrylate-13 creates a film to protect the skin. It is also used to thicken and stabilize a product. It works by making water a gel-like consistency. This gel consistency helps suspend particles.
Polyacrylate-13 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Learn more about Polyacrylate-13Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideThis ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolPolysorbate 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.
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