Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel versus Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer .
Published on March 25, 2024
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, 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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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
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 42 ingredients
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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 42 ingredients
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 • 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 77491
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Polysorbate 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 20The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2.
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Silica 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 SilicaThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 AcidThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 ChlorphenesinThe Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturizer 42 ingredients
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The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel 26 ingredients
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