It's Skin Blue Snail Moisturizer Versus Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream
Updated on September 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
It's Skin Blue Snail Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
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It's Skin Blue Snail Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientWater, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Guaiazulene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Mannose
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium PCA
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
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 WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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It's Skin Blue Snail Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream 18 ingredients
