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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb versus Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on October 04, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterDipropylene GlycolGlycerinMethyl TrimethiconeAlcohol Denat.DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane1,2-HexanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePeg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractEquisetum Arvense Leaf ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract Sodium HyaluronateNiacinamidePolymethylsilsesquioxanePanthenolPeg-150Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePhenyl TrimethiconeHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCarbomerTromethamineSqualanePeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDimethiconolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerC14-22 AlcoholsPolysorbate 60Butylene GlycolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilMalachite ExtractTriethylhexanoinTrisodium EDTAArachidyl GlucosideButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated LecithinSorbitan IsostearateGlyceryl StearateStearic AcidCeramide NPCholesterolPeg-100 StearateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitralCitronellolLimoneneGeraniolLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 37.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 44.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb 59 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Irritating (1) Strong Scent (1)
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SiriMiri

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so...

If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so irritated. I always try my best to go through the entire product but I can't use another day with this one. I also tried to repurpose it for hand cream but even then it's still not hydrating my hands enough.

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Just_Me123

10 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

SO MOISTURIZING
EVEN A LITTLE CAN GO A LONG WAY
I LITERALLY SWEAR BY IT

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 36 ingredients

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