Galactomy Essence Cream vs Moisture Source Brightening and Hydrating Essence with Hyaluronic Acid — Ingredient Comparison

ma:nyo

Galactomy Essence Cream

Essence · 50 ingredients

The ma:nyo Galactomy Essence Cream is a powerful recovery cream enriched with Galactomyces, designed to enhance skin brightness, texture, and clarity. It also aids in fortifying and preserving the health of the skin barrier.

Sarah Creal

Moisture Source Brightening and Hydrating Essence with Hyaluronic Acid

Essence · 25 ingredients

A hydrating essence that works to visibly brighten and plump the skin while supporting its moisture barrier. Peptides help strengthen and firm skin while improving texture, niacinamide targets uneven tone and the appearance of dark spots and fine lines, and hyaluronic acid paired with squalane deliver lasting hydration and a smooth, supple finish. Fragrance-free and vegan, it's particularly suited to those dealing with dryness.

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Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$35

About the same

$35

About the same

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Rice Water

A rice-derived ingredient that brightens and hydrates.

Galactomyces Ferment

A fermented yeast filtrate that brightens, refines texture, and supports the barrier.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Jojoba Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Glutathione

An antioxidant brightener that supports a more even tone.

Saccharomyces Ferment

A fermented filtrate that hydrates, brightens, and strengthens the barrier.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Healing