Botanics Simply Calm Hydrating Face Cream For Stressed Skin Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer

Botanics Simply Calm Hydrating Face Cream For Stressed Skin Versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Botanics Simply Calm Hydrating Face Cream For Stressed Skin versus The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Panthenol to calm redness and hydrate skin. This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to brighten dull-looking skin. Water Glycerin Ethylhexyl Palmitate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Cetyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Stearic Acid Phenoxyethanol Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Panthenol Carbomer Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Phytate Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil Hexylene Glycol Tocopherol Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Limonene Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Theobroma Cacao Extract Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Hyssopus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil Linalool Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Hyssopus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Linalool Glyceryl Stearate Se Cetearyl Alcohol Cocos Nucifera Oil Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Hydroxide Niacinamide Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Tocopheryl Acetate Dehydroacetic Acid Lecithin Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Ascorbyl Palmitate 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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. 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 powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential f