Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream Versus Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream
Updated on March 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing 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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Ingredient Info
Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ficus Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeer Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnolol
Antioxidant
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Orchid Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ficus Indica Leaf Extract, Beer Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Magnolol, Honokiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexylglycerin
HumectantBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Botanity Makiol Water Gel Cream 38 ingredients
Tia’m AC Fighting Oil-Free Aqua Cream 24 ingredients
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