AXIS - Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream Versus Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream
Updated on November 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
AXIS - Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream 24 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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AXIS - Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream 24 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream 18 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/Stem Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Guaiazulene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTrisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycoproteins, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Trisodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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AXIS - Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream 24 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream 18 ingredients
Reviews
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AXIS - Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream 24 ingredients
I have oily acne prone sensitive skin and it's always been a massive struggle to find good moisturizers that don't leave me looking like grease ball but are hydrating and light weight enough so my skin doesn't produce excess sebum. This is literally one of the best that I've tried. It has gel like consistency but it's hydrating enough and it leaves a nice finish. Didn't experience any issues with Show more
As a combi skin girly still trying to figure out her triggers on skin sensitivities/breakouts, this moisturizer is bomb! Problem with most gel type moisturizer is that it lacks moisture and just gives off this instant hydration, but this one gives a great balance of hydration and moisture without it being sticky nor greasy. The first product that introduced me to Heartleaf, long way before I Show more
Dr.Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream 18 ingredients
Simple and light but still moisturizing. Good for humid weather as well. One of few moisturizers that don't break me out, very underrated!
Recovered from fungal acne, but wanting to keep products as soothing as possible. This is my base layer, which I apply in two very thin coats; then I apply a baby Vanicream cream in areas where I wish to have thicker moisturization, namely around my eyes and mouth. My skin is doing fine with this routine - it’s not perfect, but is adequate - and it was a Godsend to find this particular Show more
