The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% versus APRILSKIN Real Calendula Deep Moisture Essence. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This hydrating essence is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Calendula Officinalis Flower to hydrate skin and calm redness. No concerns Water Niacinamide 10% Pentylene Glycol Zinc PCA 1% Dimethyl Isosorbide Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum Xanthan Gum Isoceteth-20 Ethoxydiglycol Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Betaine Xylitol Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed Allantoin Polyquaternium-51 Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer C12-14 Pareth-12 Tromethamine Citric Acid Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Citric Acid 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. Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula: Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses. On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations. Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%. Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny. On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together. Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.