Humanrace 7D Mystifying Gel Moisturizer Versus FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser
Updated on August 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Humanrace 7D Mystifying Gel Moisturizer 44 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
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Humanrace 7D Mystifying Gel Moisturizer 44 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Malic Acid
Buffering
Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
SolventPrunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Undecane, Tridecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract, Carbomer, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Malic Acid, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Panthenol, Potassium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Gellan Gum
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Gellan Gum, Niacinamide, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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 GlycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium 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 HyaluronateNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Anisate comes from fennel. It is used as a preservative and to add flavoring.
Sodium Anisate has antimicrobial properties.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Humanrace 7D Mystifying Gel Moisturizer 44 ingredients
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Humanrace 7D Mystifying Gel Moisturizer 44 ingredients
FaceTheory Supergel Oil-Free Moisturiser 17 ingredients
As an oily, acne-prone skin girly, I’m obsessed with this! It never broke me out, doesn’t leave me greasy, and I swear it cleared my whiteheads in just a few days. My dark spots are also fading so it’s a win-win! My only complaint is that this brand is hard to find in Canada so I had it shipped from UK which I got within a week (so happy).
It’s okay :// I was trying to steer clear of comodgenic moisturizers and was sooo excited when I read the ingredients list!! Buttttt, it’s not nearly hydrating enough. I tried using this as a replacement for my old moisturizer and I felt like on its own, I was starting to wreck my skin barrier. Could 100% be users error and I probably should’ve been using more hydrating serums, etc. from the Show more
