Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser Versus Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser - Australia
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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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Ingredient Info
Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser 20 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser 20 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Pantolactone
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Pantolactone, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser 20 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
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