Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer Versus BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer versus BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on November 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

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

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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 $12.00

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Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 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

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

Water • Propanediol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Butylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Niacinamide • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Phytosphingosine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Stearic Acid • Oleic Acid • Lactic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

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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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tromethamine

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

42% are loved or liked

21% have mixed ratings

37% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

65% are loved or liked

9% have mixed ratings

26% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

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Reviews

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

4.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

emorirene_246

8 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

excellent for dry acne prone skin absolutely love it

Good Molecules

Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

NurseMeg

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

Nice light everyday moisturizer

Good Molecules

Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream 23 ingredients

3.7 /5

from 13 ratings

Light (2) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1) No Scent (1)

pea.xx

1 month ago · Combination Skin

Review

This is a holy grail for combination or oily skin! this is also perfect for normal skin! the best moisturiser ever, it actually hydrates and...

This is a holy grail for combination or oily skin! this is also perfect for normal skin! the best moisturiser ever, it actually hydrates and balances, and i have noticed it brightening my dark spot too!