The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel Versus Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 43 ingredients
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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 43 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water 98%
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingMesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water 98%, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Betaine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC13-15 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bentonite
AbsorbentPolyacrylate-13
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil Decyl Esters
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalene
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Bentonite, Polyacrylate-13, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-12, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Thioctic Acid, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrated Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalene, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Maris Sal, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Carbomer 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.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 yet.
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 GlycerinSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaButylene 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.
Citric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinIngredient Ratings
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