Tata Harper Superkind Fortifying Moisturizer Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Splendide Toning Face Cream

Tata Harper Superkind Fortifying Moisturizer Versus Biologique Recherche Crème Splendide Toning Face Cream

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Centella Asiatica Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.

This smoothing moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

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Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes

Water

Propanediol

Glycerin

Diglycerin

Cetearyl Olivate

Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sorbitan Olivate

Squalane

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

Sodium Hyaluronate

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Chlamydomonas Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem

Pyrus Malus Seed Oil

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Medicago Sativa Extract

Glyceryl Caprylate

Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax

Cetyl Palmitate

Sclerotium Gum

Phenethyl Alcohol

Sodium Levulinate

Sorbitan Palmitate

Lactic Acid

Sodium Anisate

Maltodextrin

Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Chlamydomonas Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Cetyl Palmitate, Sclerotium Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Anisate, Maltodextrin

Propylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetyl Alcohol

Sucrose Polystearate

Jojoba Esters

1,2-Hexanediol

Niacinamide

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract

Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract

Yeast Extract

Rhizobian Gum

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Tannic Acid

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Tocopherol

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Pvp

Polyglycerin-3

Caprylyl Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tannic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pvp, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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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.

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 for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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