Olehenriksen Banana Bright + Instant Glow Moisturizer Versus Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream
Updated on December 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
Olehenriksen Banana Bright + Instant Glow Moisturizer 51 ingredients
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream 43 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright + Instant Glow Moisturizer 51 ingredients
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Steareth-21
CleansingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Steareth-21, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Synthetic Beeswax, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jojoba Esters, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitol, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Tin Oxide, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMannose
HumectantSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Rhizobian Gum
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Mannose, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Rhizobian Gum, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Cloudberry seed oil is rich in vitamin C, citric acid, malic acid, vitamin C, and beta-carotene.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 IsostearateCitric 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 AcidXanthan 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 GumSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitratePhenoxyethanol 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright + Instant Glow Moisturizer 51 ingredients
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream 43 ingredients
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Olehenriksen Banana Bright + Instant Glow Moisturizer 51 ingredients
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream 43 ingredients
I love how glowy it is and moisturising and plumping. All of the lines of my face (particularly my forehead) appearing from dehydration disappear when I use it, however, it does trigger my fungal acne like crazy.
