Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Gel Moisturiser - Australia Versus Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Night Moisturiser - Australia
Updated on March 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Gel Moisturiser 55 ingredients
Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Night Moisturiser 35 ingredients
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Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Gel Moisturiser 55 ingredients
Lacura Luminosity Hydrating Night Moisturiser 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPrunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Powder
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Hyaluronic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Powder, Polyglutamic Acid, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Stearic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Chloride, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Saccharide Isomerate, Polysorbate 60, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCaprylyl 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Eclipta Prostrata Extract yet.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed OilSodium 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 HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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