Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream versus REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream .
Published on January 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream 38 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream 38 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream 38 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Water • Decyl Oleate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract • Faex Extract • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Citric Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Mannitol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Ectoin • Alcohol • Glycogen • Carbomer • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Sodium Lactate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Polysorbate 20 • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Lauryl Laurate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tapioca Starch • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Mannitol • Faex Extract • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Parfum • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil • Tocopherol • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid • Glycogen • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ammonium Bicarbonate • Glucose • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
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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 WaterQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Faex Extract.
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
MAP is created by combining ascorbic acid with magnesium salt. While MAP more gentle on the skin than ascorbic acid, it is thought to be less easily-absorbed into the skin.
Due to MAP's stability up to a pH level of 7, it is more stable to air and sunlight exposure than ascorbic acid. The best pH range for MAP is between 5 and 6.
Like other forms of Vitamin C, MAP has been shown to help reduce hyperpigmentation and simulate collagen production.
As an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin against the signs of aging.
Learn more about Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumQMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Glycogen.
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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QMS Medicosmetics Antioxidant Cream 38 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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