Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme versus Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer .
Published on June 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme 35 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme 35 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme 35 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer 57 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Silica • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Pentylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Peg-40 Stearate • Camellia Kissi Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Camellia Japonica Flower Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides • Phenoxyethanol • Saccharide Isomerate • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-2 • Dimethicone • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Carbomer • Lauroyl Lysine • Propylene Glycol • Peg-12 • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Citrate • Phytic Acid • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Dimethicone • Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate • Isopropyl Isostearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Diisostearyl Malate • Peg-100 Stearate • Peg-8 • Glycerin • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tribehenin • Cetyl Alcohol • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Sucrose • Caffeine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Algae Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Yeast Extract • Molasses Extract • Salicylic Acid • Cholesterol • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Citric Acid • Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol • Sorbitan Oleate • Polysilicone-11 • Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 55.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChanel Hydra Beauty Creme contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 56.
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Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme 35 ingredients
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Piling
I've tried it multiple times with different combinations of my skin care products, i've even tried it with nothing else on and there's...
Piling
I've tried it multiple times with different combinations of my skin care products, i've even tried it with nothing else on and there's always piling i'm not sure why. It also doesnt feel very moisturizing.
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