Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment Versus Fig.1 Beauty Niacinamide Treatment
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment 21 ingredients
Fig.1 Beauty Niacinamide Treatment 43 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment 21 ingredients
Fig.1 Beauty Niacinamide Treatment 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Hexylresorcinol, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Propionate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Phospholipids, Lecithin, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Manganese Chloride
Skin ConditioningCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc Chloride
SoothingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Triolein, Magnesium Chloride, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Lysine, Gluconolactone, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Chloride, Calcium Gluconate
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCetyl 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 AlcoholDisodium 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 EDTAPhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsIngredient Ratings
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Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment 21 ingredients
Fig.1 Beauty Niacinamide Treatment 43 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatment 21 ingredients
Fig.1 Beauty Niacinamide Treatment 43 ingredients
Skin: Dry
Climate: The Land of Eczema
If you are looking for *just* a niacinamide serum & do not have oily skin, this is a great option. It’s a very creamy serum that could almost be used as a light moisturizer. I started using it right before or during a broken barrier. This & HA were the only actives I used during that & I believe the niacinamide helped healing it faster.
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