FANCL Moist Refine Emulsion I Versus Tatcha The Silk Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
FANCL Moist Refine Emulsion I 37 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
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FANCL Moist Refine Emulsion I 37 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimer Dilinoleyl Isostearate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Australasica Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Pentanedione
Perfuming
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSphingolipids
EmollientArginine
Masking
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningPEG-5 Soy Sterol
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingGlycerin, Water, Dimer Dilinoleyl Isostearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Citrus Australasica Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Capric Acid, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Pentanedione, Hydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sphingolipids, Arginine, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, PEG-5 Soy Sterol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Laurate, Coco-Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientInositol
HumectantSericin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningRubus Ellipticus Root Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Inositol, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Batyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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FANCL Moist Refine Emulsion I 37 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
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FANCL Moist Refine Emulsion I 37 ingredients
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Light gel like texture that minimises fine lines and texture. Lots of moisture without that oily feel. Paris excellent with indigo overnight cream as a treat.
