Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer versus Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream .
Last updated on November 14, 2023. Published on January 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 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 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 ingredients
Salicylic Acid • Water • Dicaprylyl Ether • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Dicetyl Phosphate • Ceteth-10 Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Menthyl Lactate • Steareth-20 • Steareth-2 • Parfum • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • BHA
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 GlycerinClean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumClean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumClean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideClean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 ingredients
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Clean & Clear Essentials Dual Action Facial Moisturizer 22 ingredients
Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 ingredients
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Embryolisse HydraCream Light Hyaluronic Acid Moisturising Cream 15 ingredients
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