Urban Skin Mega Moisture Illuminating Night Cream Versus Urban Skin HydraBalance Instant Moisture Infusion
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Mega Moisture Illuminating Night Cream 39 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraBalance Instant Moisture Infusion 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Urban Skin Mega Moisture Illuminating Night Cream 39 ingredients
Urban Skin HydraBalance Instant Moisture Infusion 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-150 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 20Water. 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!
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