Ikaria Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm Versus Zarqa Sensitive Dry Skin Cream
Updated on October 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ikaria Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm 34 ingredients
Zarqa Sensitive Dry Skin Cream 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Ikaria Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm 34 ingredients
Zarqa Sensitive Dry Skin Cream 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
SolventMagnesium Sulfate
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrol
EmollientAllyl Caproate
Astringent
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Beeswax, Propanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Honey, Royal Jelly, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethyl Citrate, Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cedrol, Allyl Caproate, Benzyl Acetate, Terpineol, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Dimethylheptenal, Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract, Citral, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSilver Citrate
AntimicrobialMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Oleate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Zinc Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Maris Sal, Silver Citrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus 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 WaterThis 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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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