Tatcha The Silk Cream Versus Glossier Hand Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Glossier Hand Cream 40 ingredients
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Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Glossier Hand Cream 40 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientInositol
HumectantSericin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningRubus Ellipticus Root Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Inositol, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Batyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPotassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Undecane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEchinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingEchinacea Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningTridecane
Perfuming
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Undecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactobacillus, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Laurate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tridecane, Glyceryl Oleate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Farnesol, Hydroxycitronellal
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 WaterGlycerin 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 PropanediolThis 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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Glossier Hand Cream 40 ingredients
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Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients
Light gel like texture that minimises fine lines and texture. Lots of moisture without that oily feel. Paris excellent with indigo overnight cream as a treat.
