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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha The Water Cream versus The INKEY List Omega Water Cream .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on February 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $49.99
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Ingredient Info

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Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Tatcha The Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

26% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

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Reviews

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Tatcha The Water Cream 35 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 11 reviews
peoplemover's Avatar'
Apr 9, 2024

loooveee the way this moisturizer feels. really light and sinks right into my skin (oily/combo/acne-prone), however I feel like i need to use a lot otherwise I'll feel dry throughout the day, and its expensive

loooveee the way this moisturizer feels. really light and sinks right into my skin (oily/combo/acne-prone), however I feel like i need to use a lot otherwise I'll feel dry throughout the day, and its expensive

Expensive
Absorbs Well
Works Well
KatieBateman_61's Avatar'
Aug 8, 2023

Light weight but hydrating, makes my skin glow.

Light weight but hydrating, makes my skin glow.

mvas_23's Avatar'
Oct 27, 2023

Full moisture with not breaking out

Full moisture with not breaking out

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream 17 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 10 reviews
TijanaIvanovic's Avatar'
Jan 4, 2024

its super light weight almost as if it does nothing, after i apply it i feel like my skin needs more moisture

its super light weight almost as if it does nothing, after i apply it i feel like my skin needs more moisture

Light
Doesn't Work
faulmag's Avatar'
Jan 16, 2024

Leaves my skin feeling hydrated, and I like the niacinamide! Extremely glowy, possibly crossing the line, which some people may not like.

Leaves my skin feeling hydrated, and I like the niacinamide! Extremely glowy, possibly crossing the line, which some people may not like.

Hydrating
No Scent
Works Well
chlolands's Avatar'
Feb 19, 2024

Hated this and returned it. Feels like splashing water onto the face, no moisture whatsoever.

Hated this and returned it. Feels like splashing water onto the face, no moisture whatsoever.

Light
Doesn't Work

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