Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream versus Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on February 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, 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
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 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
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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 🎉
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
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
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Silica • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Trehalose • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Polyaspartate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Sorbitol • Caffeine • Linoleic Acid • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
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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 WaterREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 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 GlycerinREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.
REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolREN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer 41 ingredients
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REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream 31 ingredients
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