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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer versus the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on October 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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

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

Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isononyl Isononanoate • Polyacrylamide • Glycerin • C13-14 Alkane • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide AP • Phytosphingosine • Niacinamide • Saccharide Isomerate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Cholesterol • Laureth-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate

Water • Glycerin • Vinyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Zinc Gluconate • Squalane • Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract • Pyridoxine • Copper Tripeptide-1 • Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein • Algae Oligosaccharides • Chlorella Ferment • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Glycine • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Hydrolyzed Algae Extract • Plankton Extract • Saussurea Involucrata Extract • Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract • Agarum Cribrosum Extract • Chlorella Minutissima Extract • Codium Tomentosum Extract • Codium Fragile Extract • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Ecklonia Cava Extract • Enteromorpha Compressa Extract • Sargassum Fulvellum Extract • Euglena Gracilis Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract • Hizikia Fusiforme Extract • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract • Jania Rubens Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Porphyra Yezoensis Extract • Pikea Robusta Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Laminaria Cloustoni Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Sargassum Muticum Extract • Cholesterol • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Ulva Lactuca Extract • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA

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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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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide EOP

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.

Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.

Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.

Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.

More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:

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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 58.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.

Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.

Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
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.

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 62.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 59.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 55.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 65.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

CLn Skin Care Nourishing Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

the klog Sebum Balancing Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 64.

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

56% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
42% have no rating yet

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