Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea versus Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers .
Published on February 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea 25 ingredients
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Garnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea 25 ingredients
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Garnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea 25 ingredients
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers 26 ingredients
Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Alcohol Denat. • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Zea Mays Starch • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Carbomer • Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Glycine Soja Oil • Linalool • Maltodextrin • Benzyl Salicylate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Limonene • Dextrin • Benzyl Alcohol • Geraniol
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Saponaria Pumila Callus Culture Extract • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Isomalt • Chlorphenesin • Phenylpropanol • Propanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Benzyl Salicylate • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Lecithin • Coumarin
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Ingredients Explained
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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 GlycerinGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 8.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 11.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 12.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GumGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 15.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 17.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 20.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 22.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 20.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 18.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 22.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 21.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGarnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 25.
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Garnier Balancing 3-in-1 Face Moisturizer with Green Tea 25 ingredients
Polaar Eternal Snow Youthful promise Cream with Arctic Flowers 26 ingredients
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