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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF 15 versus COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream .

Last updated on May 16, 2024. Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5.5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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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: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl 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.

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Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in one Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

29% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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