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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream versus Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream .

Published on August 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

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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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream 38 ingredients

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Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Sep 22, 2023

Best for oily skin which can't tolerate even a little heavy and greasy textures
It was so hard for me to find a good oil-free cream which will have a form of gel and won't leave a greasy feeling on my oily skin, plus will have...

Best for oily skin which can't tolerate even a little heavy and greasy textures
It was so hard for me to find a good oil-free cream which will have a form of gel and won't leave a greasy feeling on my oily skin, plus will have niacinamide and salicylic acid in it. And here it is! It's the most quickly absorbing moisturizer in my life ever, love it. And the ingredients are perfect for me: niacinamide, betaine salicytate, betaine, panthenol... But it really stings sometimes, so it can destroy a skin which is too sensitive, haha. Never combine it with retinol!!

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