Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer Versus Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance Oil-Control Gel-Cream
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance Oil-Control Gel-Cream 32 ingredients
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Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance Oil-Control Gel-Cream 32 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pullulan
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingAhnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-5, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Algae Extract, Triethanolamine, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Propanediol
SolventPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingTamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Niacinamide, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Dimethicone, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance Oil-Control Gel-Cream 32 ingredients
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