Updated on February 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Royal Honey 100 Hour Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients
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Skinfood Royal Honey 100 Hour Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Oil Not safe for Fungal Acne
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Sodium Carbomer is used to thicken products and create a gel-like consistency.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Water, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Betaine, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is from an herb called Huang Qi. The roots of this plant have traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
Peg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
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Skinfood Royal Honey 100 Hour Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Balancing Gel 7 ingredients
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