Maelove The Glow Maker Versus Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer
Updated on June 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Maelove The Glow Maker 19 ingredients
Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer 29 ingredients
About this product
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Maelove The Glow Maker 19 ingredients
Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Ferulic Acid, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Hydrated Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Cera Alba, Isopropyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Mica, CI 77891, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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 WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Maelove The Glow Maker 19 ingredients
Monroe Skincare Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer 29 ingredients
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Maelove The Glow Maker 19 ingredients
sinks in sooo well, and my skin feels brighter and glowy using it
