Holy Snails First Snow Essence Versus Experiment Beauty Super Saturated
Updated on December 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Holy Snails First Snow Essence 42 ingredients
Experiment Beauty Super Saturated 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Holy Snails First Snow Essence 42 ingredients
Experiment Beauty Super Saturated 20 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHibiscus Hamabo Extract
HumectantIris Florentina Flower Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ficus Pumila Seed Extract
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Americana Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumbago Rosea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFouquieria Splendens Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWasabia Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIodized Garlic Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Hydrolyzed Oats, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Oak Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Hibiscus Hamabo Extract, Iris Florentina Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ficus Pumila Seed Extract, Ceramide 3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Agave Americana Stem Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Plumbago Rosea Root Extract, Fouquieria Splendens Stem Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract, Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Iodized Garlic Extract, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Diglycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglutamic Acid, Malachite Extract, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Propylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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