hyphen Golden Hour Glow Moisturizer Versus Underated Oil Free Serum Moisturizer
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 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, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
hyphen Golden Hour Glow Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Underated Oil Free Serum Moisturizer 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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hyphen Golden Hour Glow Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Underated Oil Free Serum Moisturizer 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Arjuna Extract 20%
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 3%
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyacrylate-13
Octyldodecanol
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Polyglutamate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Terminalia Arjuna Extract 20%, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Niacinamide 3%, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyacrylate-13, Octyldodecanol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Sodium Polyglutamate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.
It is a synthetically created solvent and emollient often used to replace silicones or mineral oil. As an emollient, C15-19 Alkane helps soften and soothe the skin. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture inside.
C15-19 Alkane is often used with mineral UV filters such as titanium dioxidide and zinc oxide. It helps these UV filter ingredients be more spreadable.
C15-19 Alkane is biodegradable.
Learn more about C15-19 AlkaneThis 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 TriglycerideNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene 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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