Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Enhancer Versus KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Galactoarabinan
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gigartina Stellata Extract
Skin ProtectingGlutathione
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentCholecalciferol
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Undecane, Octyldodecanol, C13-15 Alkane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Mica, Galactoarabinan, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Propanediol, Bioflavonoids, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycoproteins, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Glutathione, Magnolol, Honokiol, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Zea Mays Oil, Phytonadione Epoxide, Cholecalciferol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77163, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Water, Triheptanoin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Lactobacillus, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Silica, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 Gum
