Q + A 5-HTP Face & Neck Cream Versus The INKEY List Omega Water Cream
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 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 parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Q + A 5-HTP Face & Neck Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Q + A 5-HTP Face & Neck Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Benzyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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Q + A 5-HTP Face & Neck Cream 26 ingredients
The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients
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