innisfree Dewy Glow Moisturizer with Cherry Blossom & Niacinamide Versus KAHI Extin C Balm
Updated on August 26, 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 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
innisfree Dewy Glow Moisturizer with Cherry Blossom & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
KAHI Extin C Balm 55 ingredients
About this product
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innisfree Dewy Glow Moisturizer with Cherry Blossom & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
KAHI Extin C Balm 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Triethylhexanoin, Diisostearyl Malate, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Silica Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Resveratrol, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Sodium Dna, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide 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 Niacinamide1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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innisfree Dewy Glow Moisturizer with Cherry Blossom & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
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innisfree Dewy Glow Moisturizer with Cherry Blossom & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
packaging? adorable. 5 stars. but the actual product? NO!!!! if you have sensitive skin stay 5 kilometres away. the fragrance irritated my skin so bad and i became a tomato.
It's good but didn't work for me
It's a good moisturizer, has a nice texture and the packaging is gorgeous. A subtle but nice floral scent too. But it has niacinamide in the composition. I used to think that my skin didn't tolerate niacinamide in higher concentrations but after using this moisturizer I've notice that niacinamide doesn't work for me in any concentration tbh. It irritated my skin Show more
