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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb versus boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on February 22, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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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Starts at $38.00
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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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinCyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated PolydeceneDipropylene GlycolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolTriethylhexanoinBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneStearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePeg-40 StearatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePinus Pinaster Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media Extract Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractViola Tricolor ExtractRosa Damascena Flower ExtractSpiraea Ulmaria Flower ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractThuja Occidentalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium Flower ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractMenyanthes Trifoliata Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit ExtractImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractC14-22 AlcoholsSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterArachidyl GlucosideCeramide NPCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8TocopherolPanthenolHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidUreaSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateViscum Album ExtractGlycosyl TrehaloseLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractStearic AcidTromethaminePeg-100 StearateCetearyl OlivatePalmitic AcidSorbitan OlivateHydrogenated LecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateXanthan GumTrisodium EDTACetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolDimethiconeSorbitan StearateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolCitralLinalool

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 Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer 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 Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 2.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 7.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 40.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 59.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
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 Moisturizing Bomb contains this as ingredient number 64.

boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

28% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb 75 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
aelovejoy's avatar

aelovejoy

10 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty...

Good but still looking for great
Probably 3.5/5
I've been using this for several years but am still on the hunt for something better and cruelty free.
Pros: Light and moisturizing. My skin is noticeably softer and firmer after using.
Cons: Not cruelty free. Notice stinging/burning when applied to eczema breakouts.

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