Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule Versus Mecca Cosmetica Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum 22 ingredients
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Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum 22 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Arginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Glycereth-26, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPEG-75
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXylitol
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentArginine
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Methylpropanediol, PEG-75, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Arginine, Sodium Phytate, Dunaliella Salina Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineWe don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum 22 ingredients
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Secret Key Starting Treatment Rose Ampoule 24 ingredients
Mecca Cosmetica Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum 22 ingredients
Dried out my skin.
