Comparison between B-Lab Matcha Hydrating Clear Ampoule vs. Aprilskin Artemisia Squalane Hydra Gel Cream

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32 Ingredients 40

1
Water
1
Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract
2
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
2
Water
3
Methylpropanediol
3
Squalane
4
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract
4
Methylpropanediol
5
Glycerin
5
Glycerin
6
1,2-Hexanediol
6
1,2-Hexanediol
7
Niacinamide
7
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8
Saccharide Hydrolysate
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Uniqueness17 out of 32
53.1%
Uniqueness25 out of 40
62.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 32
38%
chemical
14 out of 32
44%
natural
9 out of 40
23%
chemical
21 out of 40
53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#51,2-Hexanediol#6Sodium Hyaluronate#19Allantoin#23Beta-Glucan#27
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#2Allantoin#23
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#23
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#51,2-Hexanediol#6Butylene Glycol#13Allantoin#17Sodium Hyaluronate#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#17

Detailed view

B-Lab Matcha Hydrating Clear Ampoule vs. Aprilskin Artemisia Squalane Hydra Gel Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Anticellulite
Antiviral
Tones up skin
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.

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#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

Position 4

#4Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5
Both products have the same component on this position.

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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