Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer versus Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on March 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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
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Not Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream 24 ingredients
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Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream 24 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Nylon-12 • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Methyl Trimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Aroma • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Carbonate • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate • Glycol Dimethacrylate • Geraniol • CI 16035
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Nylon-12 • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Methyl Trimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Maltodextrin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Phenethyl Alcohol • Sodium Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
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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 WaterTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.
Witch Hazel is an astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient. The tannin in witch hazel has a drying effect when used on skin and constricts proteins. This helps minimize the look of large pores. The tannins present and the fragrance may be sensitizing. The catechins in witch hazel have anti-inflammatory properties while the gallic acid is antibacterial.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation, which was then used by early settlers to North America.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Pistacia Lentiscus Gum.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Sodium Polyacrylate Starch.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 TriglycerideTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 HydroxideTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholTarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sodium Carbonate.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate.
Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Tarte Sugar Rush - Don't Hate, Hydrate Oil Free Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid Cream 24 ingredients
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