Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator versus ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer .
Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on March 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator 41 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator 41 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator 41 ingredients
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 30 ingredients
Water • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Ectoin • Amylopectin • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Beta-Glucan • Phospholipids • Sphingolipids • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Bioflavonoids • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Sodium PCA • Lysine • Histidine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Threonine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Proline • Glycine • Alanine • Valine • Isoleucine • Leucine • Tyrosine • Phenylalanine • Allantoin • Xanthan Gum • Acacia Senegal Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Lactic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Panthenol • Betaine • Sorbitol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Niacinamide • Allantoin • Ectoin • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • Calcium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Amylopectin • Gellan Gum • Pantolactone • Lactic Acid • Phospholipids • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sphingolipids • Sodium Citrate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Phenoxyethanol
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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 WaterNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 1.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 2.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycerinNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamideNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 6.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. In skincare, it can be synthetically created. It is an osmolyte, or a low-molecular weight organic compound that influences the properties of biological fluids.
In skincare, ectoin is used to stabilize proteins and provides skin protection as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect our skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 8.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Amylopectin.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 9.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 10.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 12.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sphingolipids.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 13.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 33.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GumNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 34.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Nø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 38.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 39.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 40.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidNø Cosmetics Happy Today 120h Liquid Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 41.
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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magicalmarion
Super toller und sehr ergiebiger Moisturizer der einfach zu handhaben ist. Klebt vom Gefühl her etwas :) für Fungalakne nicht geeignet, jedoch in...
Super toller und sehr ergiebiger Moisturizer der einfach zu handhaben ist. Klebt vom Gefühl her etwas :) für Fungalakne nicht geeignet, jedoch in der 500ml Packung ein toller Bodymoistruizer. Tolles Familienunternehmen aus Deutschland:)
ISANA 120H Liquid Moisturizer 30 ingredients
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