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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser versus Essano Vitamin C Brightening SPF15 Moisturiser .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
Day Moisturizer Australian Brand Australia

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
AHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essano Vitamin C Brightening SPF15 Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Essano Vitamin C Brightening SPF15 Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Essano Vitamin C Brightening SPF15 Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

48% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser 27 ingredients

2.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Irritating (2) Light (2) Hydrating (2) Heavy (1) Absorbs Well (1) No Scent (1)
itsyogirljeni's avatar

itsyogirljeni

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This burns me..
This product is very irritating and leaves my skin feels burnt.....

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pili09_523

2 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Puede llegar a irritar, es un problema si tienes eczema. No es apta para acné fungico y es muy pesada.

Essano Vitamin C Brightening SPF15 Moisturiser 30 ingredients

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