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Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel Versus Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh Type

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Filipino Brand Philippines
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on September 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

When to use

21 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
100% use every day
153 Routines
47% use in am
52% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Skin Hero Daily Brightening Niacinamide Moisture Gel 10 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1)
brinny's avatar

Bree

6 months ago
Review

Pros: It's not heavy on the skin. It also does a really good job at hydrating my skin. I've read that oily skin can be due to dehydration. To me that translated to "apply way more moisturizer on your t-zone", which surprisingly helps. Sorta. I haven't figured out if the new routine is workout-proof though.

Cons: The finish is really shiny, rather than dewy. It has this weird polished look that Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh Type 12 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2)
jaelenaguittu1's avatar

Jaelena Guittu

2 months ago
Review

I've been using this moisturizer for 4 months with my accutane treatment and the experience has been good. It's a very hydrating moisturizer but it dries down on your face feeling like there's a film formed on your face if you put too much. Though it wont be a problem if you have other steps in your routine other than moisturizing. A small amount of the product goes a long way. It's texture is Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well