Olive Young Ideal For Men Fresh All In One Gel Lotion Versus About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Cream
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Olive Young Ideal For Men Fresh All In One Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Cream 48 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olive Young Ideal For Men Fresh All In One Gel Lotion 55 ingredients
About Me SOOP Calming Aqua Cream 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isohexadecane
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Cajaputi Extract
TonicSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Protease
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Plankton Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Protease, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Alcohol Denat., Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oxygen, Tropolone, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glucose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethiconol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Carbomer
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 Water1,2-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
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamideSodium 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 HyaluronateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycerinButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 AllantoinDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateIngredient Ratings
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