FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser Versus Vegreen Skin Purifying Tea Tree Gel Cream
Updated on August 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
Vegreen Skin Purifying Tea Tree Gel Cream 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
Vegreen Skin Purifying Tea Tree Gel Cream 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Gellan Gum
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Gellan Gum, Niacinamide, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract 78.4%
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract 78.4%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tromethamine, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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!
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FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
Vegreen Skin Purifying Tea Tree Gel Cream 24 ingredients
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