Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser Versus Geologie Moisturizing Morning Cream SPF 15
Updated on March 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser 22 ingredients
Geologie Moisturizing Morning Cream SPF 15 27 ingredients
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Horace Mattifying Face Moisturiser 22 ingredients
Geologie Moisturizing Morning Cream SPF 15 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Octyldodecanol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Jojoba Esters, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethyl Ferulate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
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 GlycerinThis oil comes from the seed of the prickly pear cactus. Due to its ability to be easily absorbed, it does not leave a greasy feeling behind.
The main parts of this oil are fatty acids - linoleic, oleic, and palmitic. Other than that, the seeds also contains antioxidants such as vitamin E that help soothe the skin.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed OilSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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