Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream versus GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ .
Last updated on April 13, 2024. Published on April 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream 49 ingredients
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 50 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream 49 ingredients
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 50 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Sucrose • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Beeswax • Niacinamide • Isohexadecane • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 80 • EDTA • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Powder • Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Rose Flower Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Squalane • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Phytosterols • Ceramide AP • Ceramide Ng • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butter Extract • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Soluble Collagen • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Succinoyl Atelocollagen • Ceramide EOP • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • Sorbitan Oleate
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Distearate • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Trisiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cholesterol • Steareth-10 • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetyl Esters • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Algae Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Ceramide Ng • Isohexadecane • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Sucrose • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Linoleic Acid • Panthenol • Parfum • Limonene • Citral • Linalool • Disodium EDTA • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 42090 • CI 14700 • CI 17200 • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Kibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GumKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide NgKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateKibi Kibika Serum Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Highlighting
I received a sample of the Glamglow GLOWSTARTER™ Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in "Nude Glow" and although I was pleased that it was...
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I received a sample of the Glamglow GLOWSTARTER™ Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in "Nude Glow" and although I was pleased that it was so sheer it had no coverage, it did leave a highlighting shimmer all over my skin. It has a very beachy feel and smells straight up like bubble gum; my two year old was thrilled to smell my face. Went on pleasantly smooth but I did end up adding a moisturizer later on in the day as I felt it didn't last. The shimmer disappeared after a few hours.
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