ISDIN Glicoisdin 8 Soft Versus Pola B.A Cream
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Glicoisdin 8 Soft 26 ingredients
Pola B.A Cream 69 ingredients
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ISDIN Glicoisdin 8 Soft 26 ingredients
Pola B.A Cream 69 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycolic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isocetyl Alcohol, BHT, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate
EmollientPPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantPEG-150 Stearate
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientPropylparaben
Preservative
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlycogen
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentArginine
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Sinicus Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicCitric Acid
Buffering
Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Zein
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearic Acid, Batyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, PEG-32, PEG-6, PEG-150 Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Alcohol, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-400, Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Stearate, Propylparaben, Sucrose Palmitate, Glycogen, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Arginine, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Sinicus Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, BHT, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sorbitan Isostearate, Zein, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate
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 WaterGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidCetyl 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 AlcoholButylene 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.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTIngredient Ratings
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