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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer versus Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on May 31, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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

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Starts at $39.00
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Starts at $1.69

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
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream 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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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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.

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
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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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

37% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
37% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer 35 ingredients

2.2 /5
from 6 reviews
lottieatye's Avatar'
Apr 24, 2023

broke me out horribly
soooo irritating gave me so many spots

broke me out horribly
soooo irritating gave me so many spots

sayumi's Avatar'
Jul 13, 2023

really basic for the price
okay gel moisturizer nothing special to it i prefer the cosrx snail mucin cream if you are looking for a gel cream

really basic for the price
okay gel moisturizer nothing special to it i prefer the cosrx snail mucin cream if you are looking for a gel cream

sacante's Avatar'
Mar 11, 2024

could only use once since I could feel my skin be so much oilier throughout the day with one time use. Not for me !

could only use once since I could feel my skin be so much oilier throughout the day with one time use. Not for me !

Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream 38 ingredients

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