Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley First Essence Versus Molvany Castanea Crenata Inner Shell 100% Origin Water Essence
Updated on July 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley First Essence 31 ingredients
Molvany Castanea Crenata Inner Shell 100% Origin Water Essence 42 ingredients
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Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley First Essence 31 ingredients
Molvany Castanea Crenata Inner Shell 100% Origin Water Essence 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Diglycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Artemisia Annua Extract, Betaine, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Succinic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzaldehyde, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Water, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract 81%
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Magnesium Chloride
Isododecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract 81%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Trehalose, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Undecane, Tridecane, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
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.
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 Glycerin1,2-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
Betaine 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 BetaineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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