Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream Versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ .

Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on October 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream 8 ingredients

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream 8 ingredients

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 22 ingredients

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Skin Texture

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream 8 ingredients

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 22 ingredients

Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Triethanolamine • Polysorbate 60

Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Urea • Lanolin Alcohol • Triethanolamine • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • CI 17200

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paraffinum Liquidum

What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Stearic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glyceryl Stearate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Triethanolamine

What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Aquis Aqua Aqueous Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

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