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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser versus Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule .

Published on February 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer Hong Kongese Brand Hong Kong
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterDimethiconeButylene GlycolGlycerinIsohexadecaneHydrogenated PolydeceneStearyl AlcoholMyristyl MyristateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer1,2-HexanediolCetearyl AlcoholPentylene GlycolBetaineButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl StearateSaccharomyces Ferment FiltratePolysorbate 60Peg-100 StearateBehenyl AlcoholHydroxyacetophenone Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanolPalmitic AcidArginineStearic AcidCarbomerCeramide APCeramide NPCeramide NsGlycolipidsGlycosphingolipidsPanthenolCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeXanthan GumPolysorbate 80Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTAParfumEthylhexylglycerinSorbitan OleateMaris Limus ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractMentholBeta-GlucanPaeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf ExtractCaprylyl GlycolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidCI 42090GlucoseLimonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractHydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPotassium HyaluronateBenzyl SalicylateHexyl Cinnamal

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 33.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 40.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 41.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 40.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 42.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

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Watsons Mineral Spring Daily Facial Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 48.

Barulab 530 S-Peptide Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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