Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lumin Moisturizing Balm versus Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer .
Published on September 18, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
Lumin Moisturizing Balm 48 ingredients
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer 32 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of 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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Lumin Moisturizing Balm 48 ingredients
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lumin Moisturizing Balm 48 ingredients
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer 32 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polysorbate 60 • Niacinamide • Cyclohexasiloxane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Cetyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Coptis Japonica Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Asiaticoside • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Propolis Wax • Chlorphenesin • Dimethicone • Stearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Propanediol • Peg-100 Stearate • Oligopeptide-1 • Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Myristyl Alcohol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ascorbic Acid • Parfum • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Arginine • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Caffeine • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Arginine • Carbomer • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Saccharide Isomerate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid
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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 WaterLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer 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 GlycerinLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Lumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer 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 HyaluronateLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Lumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 AcidLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 43.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Lumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 45.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineLumin Moisturizing Balm contains this as ingredient number 46.
Lumin Super Biome Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
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