So Fly Cosmetics Bright & Hydrate Moisturizer Versus Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
So Fly Cosmetics Bright & Hydrate Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct 41 ingredients
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So Fly Cosmetics Bright & Hydrate Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCopper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Arbutin, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-90 Bentonite
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Chloride
Silybin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningDextran
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride, Silybin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, CI 77891, CI 77289, CI 19140, CI 42090
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBenzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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