Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer versus Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm .
Last updated on October 19, 2023. Published on January 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm 17 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Glycerin • Stearyl Citrate • Cocoglycerides • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glyceryl Laurate • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Squalane • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Calcium PCA • Magnesium PCA • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Sodium Anisate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Levulinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phytate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Squalane • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax • Glyceryl Laurate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Lauric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glyceryl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAcure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm 17 ingredients
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Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
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Reviews
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Acure Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm 17 ingredients
faulmag
Personally I don't really like it, it is really oily. It does feel heavy on the face, but not in a relaxing way. Maybe good for other body parts...
Personally I don't really like it, it is really oily. It does feel heavy on the face, but not in a relaxing way. Maybe good for other body parts but can just be annoying on the face.
khoweird
I hated this product. It felt like I smeared some sand mixed with petroleum jelly on my face; I had to wash it off immediately. I have some sensory...
I hated this product. It felt like I smeared some sand mixed with petroleum jelly on my face; I had to wash it off immediately. I have some sensory issues and I couldn’t handle this. I’ll use Vaseline every once in awhile, and that’s not the easiest for me, but it’s much easier than using this product. It’s currently sitting in a drawer because I can’t bring myself to throw it out, but I’ll never use it on my face again. Possibly my lips again out for shaving, but that’s it.
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