From This Island Tropical Guava Barrier Moisture Gel Versus Avoskin Your Skin Bae Lactic Acid 10% + Kiwi Fruit 5% + Niacinamide 2,5%
Updated on July 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
From This Island Tropical Guava Barrier Moisture Gel 38 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Lactic Acid 10% + Kiwi Fruit 5% + Niacinamide 2,5% 14 ingredients
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From This Island Tropical Guava Barrier Moisture Gel 38 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Lactic Acid 10% + Kiwi Fruit 5% + Niacinamide 2,5% 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
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 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.
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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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From This Island Tropical Guava Barrier Moisture Gel 38 ingredients
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Lactic Acid 10% + Kiwi Fruit 5% + Niacinamide 2,5% 14 ingredients
Reviews
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From This Island Tropical Guava Barrier Moisture Gel 38 ingredients
texture is so light. it feels great at first apply but after few hours my face feels too watery (not oily or greasy just feels wet) and looks dull.
Avoskin Your Skin Bae Lactic Acid 10% + Kiwi Fruit 5% + Niacinamide 2,5% 14 ingredients
it's been great so far. but can't use it too often. 2x a week tops. more than that it irritates the skin and making it feels itchy.
