Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Restoring Essence
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe essences. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence 27 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Restoring Essence 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence 27 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Restoring Essence 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Squalane, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCalcium PCA
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyectoin
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Phosphatidylglycerol
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin: Rose 001™ The Essence 27 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium Restoring Essence 19 ingredients
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