Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream Versus Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream
Updated on April 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream 9 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream 9 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentEthylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77007, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream 9 ingredients
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
Reviews
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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream 9 ingredients
I disagree with a couple reviewers here: this is more hydrating than other FA-safe moisturizers. My skin was having irritation breakouts and this calmed my skin right away and I wake up glowier and balanced.
it is really simple
the cream is thick, there is no dominant fragrance, once you apply it to your face the cream melts, really smooth and easy to apply. It's a bit sticky at first but after a few minutes after it sinks in and dries, it gives healthy glow to my face. I'm really happy to find this cream because it's really hard for me to find a suitable moisturizer. plus, this cream is fungal acne Show more
Skin&Lab Vitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream 28 ingredients
combo acne-prone skin, cystic acne + hormonal acne
not really sure how i feel about this moisturizer, at first i thouht it was fungal acne safe which is why i bought it before learning that it isn't. i have combo skin and it was feeling pretty oily this summer so i switched to a gel cream but this is honestly kind of drying and almost leaves a sticky after feeling. it also kind of stings for a few Show more
