tbh. Thirst Trap Moisturiser Versus tbh. Acne Hack Cream
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
tbh. Thirst Trap Moisturiser 24 ingredients
tbh. Acne Hack Cream 8 ingredients
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tbh. Thirst Trap Moisturiser 24 ingredients
tbh. Acne Hack Cream 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Betaine, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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