Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Wake Me Up Face Cream Morning Energy Boost Versus Transparent Lab Niacinamide Glow Cream
Updated on August 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Wake Me Up Face Cream Morning Energy Boost 28 ingredients
Transparent Lab Niacinamide Glow Cream 50 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Wake Me Up Face Cream Morning Energy Boost 28 ingredients
Transparent Lab Niacinamide Glow Cream 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PCA
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Manganese Chloride
Skin ConditioningAluminum Chloride
AstringentCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc Chloride
SoothingMalic Acid
Buffering
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Dimethicone, Betaine, Ethyl Macadamiate, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Sodium PCA, Ceramide Ng, PCA, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lysine, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Gluconolactone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Aluminum Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Tocopherol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Chloride, Malic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Trideceth-6, Sodium Phytate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Wake Me Up Face Cream Morning Energy Boost 28 ingredients
Transparent Lab Niacinamide Glow Cream 50 ingredients
Reviews
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Ziaja Vitamin C.B3 Niacinamide Skin Renewal Wake Me Up Face Cream Morning Energy Boost 28 ingredients
great, simple and lightweight moisturizer for oily/combo/acne prone skin! i struggle with hormonal acne and this ziaja range always helps to calm it down and fade the redness. holy grail!
Transparent Lab Niacinamide Glow Cream 50 ingredients
It was terrible for me, and I used it for a total of 2 weeks. It ruined my skin causing pimples everywhere I thought it was purging, but I guess not because even 2 weeks after not a single pimple has gone away. It did clear skin texture though. It has a really light weight sticky gel texture, that absorbs immediately into the skin, I personally don't like that. Overall I don't recommend please Show more
This might be the only product from Transparent Lab that hasn't given me a rash/skin irritation. I still prefer jorgobé's niacinamide serum over this one, there's less of a scent to it and the texture is better.
