Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream Versus Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
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Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Silica, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Betaine, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77120, Zinc Oxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Water
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about Dimethicone1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideSodium 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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
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Tia’m My Little Pore No Sebum Cream 46 ingredients
Tia’m Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 20 ingredients
I did not mean to buy it, but as my order was delayed, I was in need of an emergency product and ended up picking it up from TX Maxx.
I like Tiam's Snail cleanser, but so far the brand itself did not impressed me with its offerings. BUT, this moisturizer does deserve its praise. It is indeed pore minimizing and hydrating! My combo skin likes it even in colder season.
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