Boots Glow Moisturising Cream Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer

Boots Glow Moisturising Cream Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Boots Glow Moisturising Cream versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to brighten dull-looking skin. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Niacinamide Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Paraffinum Liquidum Palmitic Acid Petrolatum Stearic Acid Phenoxyethanol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Glyceryl Stearate Dipropylene Glycol PEG-100 Stearate Carbomer Parfum Methylparaben Allantoin Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Tocopheryl Acetate Ethylhexylglycerin Dimethicone Alpha-Arbutin Sodium Hydroxide Isohexadecane Xanthan Gum Polysorbate 80 Linalool Amyl Cinnamal Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Sorbitan Oleate Hydroxycitronellal Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Butylene Glycol Denatonium Benzoate Portulaca Oleracea Extract Tocopherol BHT Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Palmitic Acid, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Parfum, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Denatonium Benzoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopherol, BHT Glyceryl Stearate Se Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cocos Nucifera Oil Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Dehydroacetic Acid Lecithin Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Ascorbyl Palmitate Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a