First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops With Niacinamide Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum
Updated on November 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops With Niacinamide 18 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops With Niacinamide 18 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mica, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pvp, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 77499, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
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 NiacinamideGlycerin 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 GlycerinMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops With Niacinamide 18 ingredients
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum 28 ingredients
