The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, 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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence 25 ingredients
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