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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Geek & Gorgeous aPad versus Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment .

Published on March 26, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 1.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 3.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 8.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Geek & Gorgeous aPad contains this as ingredient number 9.

Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk™ Intensive Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

55% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Geek & Gorgeous aPad 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 6 ratings
Works Well (3) Great Value (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Sticky (1)
AnaG's avatar

AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

This and cos the baha tranexamic acid made a huge difference in my hiperpigmentacion. Although using both in the same routine mad my skin very very...

This and cos the baha tranexamic acid made a huge difference in my hiperpigmentacion. Although using both in the same routine mad my skin very very sticky. Repurchased it for the 3 time

SkylerMikalson's avatar

SkylerMikalson

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I love azelaic aid, and this is a great delivery system for it.

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