Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer versus Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal .
Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on January 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal 42 ingredients
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Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal 42 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Silica • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Trehalose • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Polyaspartate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Sorbitol • Caffeine • Linoleic Acid • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Water 1% • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ppg-14 Butyl Ether • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Dimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Silica • Steareth-21 • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citral • Geraniol • Eugenol • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Charcoal Powder • Porphyra Yezoensis Extract • Sucrose • Glycine • Algae Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Caffeine • Glucosamine Hcl • Sodium Hyaluronate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Glycine Max Seed Extract • Butylene Glycol • Steareth-2 • Zinc PCA • Quaternium-22 • Menthol • Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • 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 WaterOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 35.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.
Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.
Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel OilOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil is an oil.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 12.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 21.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 20.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 6.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAOrigins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Origins Clear Improvement™ Pore Clearing Moisturizer With Bamboo Charcoal contains this as ingredient number 42.
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Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
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