Somethinc SKIN GOALS Moisture Silk Cremè Versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Mattifying Moisturizer
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc SKIN GOALS Moisture Silk Cremè 24 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Mattifying Moisturizer 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Somethinc SKIN GOALS Moisture Silk Cremè 24 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Mattifying Moisturizer 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientXylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Creatine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingLinalool
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingOligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearates, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Xylitylglucoside, Cetyl Esters, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Creatine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Benzoate, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Mel Extract, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pyruvic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideIngredient Ratings
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