Garnier Hyaluronic Rose Gel-Cream - Canada Versus The INKEY List Omega Water Cream
Updated on March 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Hyaluronic Rose Gel-Cream 22 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Garnier Hyaluronic Rose Gel-Cream 22 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Parfum, Propanediol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Garnier Hyaluronic Rose Gel-Cream 22 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
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