Pond's Bright Miracle Ultimate Clarity Niasorcinol Facial Foam - Indonesia Versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Soothing Gel
Updated on August 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pond's Bright Miracle Ultimate Clarity Niasorcinol Facial Foam 31 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Soothing Gel 32 ingredients
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Pond's Bright Miracle Ultimate Clarity Niasorcinol Facial Foam 31 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Soothing Gel 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentStearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
Cholesterol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Octadecane
Emollient
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Acetamide Mea
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Potassium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sucrose Distearate, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Stearyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Cholesterol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, DMDM Hydantoin, Octadecane, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Ammonium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Acetamide Mea, Retinyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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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