Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium™ Restorative Hydrating Cream

Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium™ Restorative Hydrating Cream Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer versus Hourglass Cosmetics Equilibrium™ Restorative Hydrating Cream. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Squalane Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Phenoxyethanol Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Lecithin Caprylyl Glycol Diheptyl Succinate Isoeicosane Allantoin Bisabolol Sodium Phytate Glycine Soja Sterols Linoleic Acid Phospholipids Hansenula/Kloeckera/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Fig/Lemon Ferment Chondrus Crispus Extract Sorbitan Oleate Cellulose Gum Chitosan 1,2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Isoeicosane, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium Phytate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Hansenula/Kloeckera/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Pediococcus/Saccharomyces/Fig/Lemon Ferment, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Cellulose Gum, Chitosan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate Butylene Glycol Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol Niacinamide Pentylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Behenyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Glucoside Diglycerin Xanthan Gum Tocopherol Sodium Citrate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Phospholipids, Lecithin 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%. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. 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