Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion versus The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer .
Published on July 22, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer 28 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
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycereth-26 • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Pyridoxine Hcl • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Avena Strigosa Seed Extract • Riboflavin • Dextrin • Lecithin • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Allantoin • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Betaine • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetyl Alcohol • Isoamyl Laurate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Sorbitan Olivate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum
Water • Inulin • Glycerin • Isoamyl Laurate • Propanediol • Squalane • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Yogurt Powder • Sodium Caproyl Prolinate • Carbomer • Isoamyl Cocoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Citric Acid • Heptapeptide-7 • Lecithin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Isostearate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 SorbatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic 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 GlycerinPixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 HyaluronatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isoamyl Laurate is created from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an emollient and traps moisture underneath.
This ingredient helps give products a silky feel and is considered a silicone alternative.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isoamyl LauratePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivatePixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Lotion 35 ingredients
The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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