Jowae Balancing Mattifying Fluid Versus Blue Lagoon Iceland BL+ The Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
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, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Jowae Balancing Mattifying Fluid 42 ingredients
Blue Lagoon Iceland BL+ The Cream 36 ingredients
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Jowae Balancing Mattifying Fluid 42 ingredients
Blue Lagoon Iceland BL+ The Cream 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSucrose Polystearate
EmollientDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPeumus Boldus Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSempervivum Tectorum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Niacinamide, Silica, C20-22 Alcohols, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Sucrose Polystearate, Decyl Oleate, Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lactic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Xanthan Gum, CI 77891, Zinc PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Sempervivum Tectorum Extract, Sodium Chloride, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantLecithin
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Decyl Oleate, Glycerin, Squalane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Sea Water, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Tridecane, Ectoin, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Levulinate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Anisate, CI 77891, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Oil, CI 77015, Lecithin, Algae Extract, Silica, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 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 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaDecyl Oleate comes from decyl alcohol and oleic acid.
Decyl Oleate is an emollient. It helps moisturize the skin by creating a thin barrier on top to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Decyl OleateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronatePropanediol 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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopherol (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 TocopherolHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
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