Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream Versus Tatcha The Silk Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream versus Tatcha The Silk Cream .

Published on October 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream

Tatcha The Silk Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream 35 ingredients

Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 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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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream 35 ingredients

Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream 35 ingredients

Tatcha The Silk Cream 34 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Niacinamide • Betaine • Squalane • Pentylene Glycol • Piper Methysticum Root • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Cnidium Officinale Root Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Soluble Collagen • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Trehalose • Panthenol • Polyacrylamide • Butylene Glycol • Inositol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Laureth-7 • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • CI 15985 • CI 17200

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cyclopentasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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 Lecithin

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Inositol

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Liked

Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.

Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.

Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.

Learn more about Inositol

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

Learn more about Parfum

Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tatcha The Silk Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.

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