Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer versus Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb .

Published on November 20, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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 common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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

General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Shop

Buy Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer

Starts at $45.00
Shop

Buy Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb

Starts at $27.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Citral • Geraniol • Eugenol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Sucrose • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Castanea Sativa Seed Extract • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Salicylic Acid • Caffeine • Arginine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Phospholipids • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Glucosamine Hcl • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Beeswax • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tromethamine • Silica Silylate • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77491

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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!

Learn more about Water

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

Learn more about Silica

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 48.

6
What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Linalool

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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 EDTA

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 55.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 56.

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

17% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer 29 ingredients

Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb 59 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
VeronikMontefrisco_578's Avatar'
Oct 10, 2023

Did not dry my skin nor felt thick. Very light, refreshing and keeps skin soft

Did not dry my skin nor felt thick. Very light, refreshing and keeps skin soft

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 26 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to GLAMGLOW Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer.

See 26 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 16 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb.

See 16 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...