Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Cream Versus Mac Cosmetics Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Cream 28 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream 58 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Cream 28 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Tromethamine
BufferingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Carbomer, Polyacrylate-13, Tromethamine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Betaine, Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Trehalose
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Algae Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Trehalose, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Sodium Rna, Ceramide Ng, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Algae Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Canola Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, CI 77891
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateIngredient Ratings
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