Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream Versus the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer
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What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 42 ingredients
the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 42 ingredients
the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 70%
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 70%, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Allantoin, Betaine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Malachite Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein
Skin ConditioningAlgae Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantLeucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
Skin ProtectingAgarum Cribrosum Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningEuglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPikea Robusta Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Cloustoni Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingCholesterol
Emollient
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Gluconate, Squalane, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Algae Oligosaccharides, Chlorella Ferment, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycine, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Plankton Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Cholesterol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSqualane 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 Squalane1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 42 ingredients
the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer 65 ingredients
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Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 42 ingredients
I've tried a lot of korean cream and this one is my absolute favorite. It's really hydrating, not sticky or greasy. It doesn't contains any pore clogging ingredient, it really is the perfect one for my dry-combo acne prone sensitive skin.
Prob not worth it imp, for me it just irritated my skin however left a nice smooth and glow on my skin.
