Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin versus GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ .
Published on August 28, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances 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
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin 37 ingredients
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 50 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
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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L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin 37 ingredients
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 50 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin 37 ingredients
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ 50 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Alcohol Denat. • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Silanetriol • Bisabolol • Dimethiconol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hyaluronic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Isopropyl Myristate • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Betula Alba Juice • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sorbic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 42090 • Linalool • Farnesol • Limonene • Citral • Parfum
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
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 HyaluronateL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 AcidL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 GumL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 25.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycolL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 31.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 42.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 32.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 47.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 33.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 35.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 36.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumL'Oreal Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care - Normal/Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 37.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER™ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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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 so sheer it had no coverage, it did leave a highlighting shimmer all over my skin. It has...
Highlighting
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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