Bee By The Sea Face Cream Versus Isomers Skincare Laboratories Ectoin Deep Hydration Cream
Updated on February 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Bee By The Sea Face Cream 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Ectoin Deep Hydration Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bee By The Sea Face Cream 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Ectoin Deep Hydration Cream 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil 100%
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Honey, Royal Jelly, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil 100%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Aminobutyric Acid
Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Filtrate
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Urea, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Aminobutyric Acid, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Filtrate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60
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 GlycerinCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Bee By The Sea Face Cream 19 ingredients
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Ectoin Deep Hydration Cream 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Bee By The Sea Face Cream 19 ingredients
This cream is fantastic! It is similar to their Overnight Cream but less nourishing and occlusive. It's great for nights with warmer weather. This is one of the few lighter creams that is enough for my skin during warmer temperatures. I wouldn't recommend this cream to those with oily skin as I feel it would make it worse. Overall, my experience with this brand has been amazing for my dry and Show more
Isomers Skincare Laboratories Ectoin Deep Hydration Cream 21 ingredients
This cream is really light and dried out my skin :( I've tried other products with ectoin so I was excited to try this one but it was way too thin and not hydrating enough. I used it in the morning since I thought it would be good during the day but my skin would feel tight and dry an hour after application. I usually needed to put another cream on top which defeats the purpose for me. It might Show more
