Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser versus Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer .
Last updated on October 05, 2023. Published on December 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 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, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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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.
Ingredient Info
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser 42 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser 42 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser 42 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Diheptyl Succinate • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Polysilicone-11 • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Lecithin • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Menthyl Lactate • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Nannochloropsis Oceanica Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phospholipids • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Decyl Glucoside • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sphingolipids • Bacillus Ferment • Sodium Citrate • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • CI 42090 • CI 19140 • Sodium Sulfate • Sodium Chloride
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Bisabolol • Phospholipids • Hansenula/Kloeckera/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Fig/Lemon Ferment • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Allantoin • Glycine Soja Sterols • Linoleic Acid • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Diheptyl Succinate • Cellulose Gum • Lecithin • Sorbitan Oleate • Isoeicosane • Chitosan • Sodium Phytate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic 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 GlycerinSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer.
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate.
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about AllantoinSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolSkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 31.
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser 42 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
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SkinCity Skincare Calm Moisturiser 42 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer 26 ingredients
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