The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture Recharge Serum Versus Pola White Shot LX Lotion
Updated on January 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and oils
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture Recharge Serum 21 ingredients
Pola White Shot LX Lotion 24 ingredients
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The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture Recharge Serum 21 ingredients
Pola White Shot LX Lotion 24 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Trehalose
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTrisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Algae Extract, Trehalose, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Carbomer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-8
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylparaben
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-8, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Anhydroxylitol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine
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 GlycerinAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWater. 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCarbomer 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.
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