GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ Versus Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream
Updated on April 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 51 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 40 ingredients
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GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 51 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Water Fresh Cream 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sucrose
HumectantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Distearate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Trisiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cholesterol, Steareth-10, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ceramide Ng, Isohexadecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sucrose, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Panthenol, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 14700, CI 17200, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium PCA
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantC9-12 Alkane
SolventSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Lecithin, Trehalose, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Sodium Lactate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethyl Urea, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAlgae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractThis extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCitric 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 AcidDisodium 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.
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GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 51 ingredients
Highlighting
I received a sample of the Glamglow GLOWSTARTER™ Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in "Nude Glow" and although I was pleased that it was so sheer it had no coverage, it did leave a highlighting shimmer all over my skin. It has a very beachy feel and smells straight up like bubble gum; my two year old was thrilled to smell my face. Went on pleasantly smooth but I did end up adding a Show more
