HistoLab Water Gel Moisturizer Versus La Roche-Posay Substiane
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
HistoLab Water Gel Moisturizer 33 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Substiane 38 ingredients
About this product
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HistoLab Water Gel Moisturizer 33 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Substiane 38 ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sh-Polypeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin Protecting
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientNicotinoyl Hexapeptide-44
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beeswax, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sh-Polypeptide-4, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Nicotinoyl Hexapeptide-44, Glyceryl Stearate
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-12 Carnauba
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine PCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Alba, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-12 Carnauba, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cera Microcristallina, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine PCA, Serine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBeeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDisodium 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 EDTAGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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