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Cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide Cream Versus Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

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

Updated on May 16, 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 sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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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72% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide Cream 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
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Jordan

3 months ago
Review

100% one of my HGs, and I'm SUPER surprised by it.

My focus for the past 6-8 weeks has been skin barrier support. I needed a total package PM moisturizer that (1) wouldn't break me out, (2) wouldn't leave me greasy/sticky, (3) wouldn't cause any burning sensations, and (4) didn't include random exfoliants that would irritate me further. This is a BIG ask, considering I develop acne out of thin Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well

Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 21 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 37 ratings
No Scent (10) Hydrating (9) Light (6)
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nathapate

2 years ago
Review

Not so good for my skin type
This irritated my sensitive skin. it gave me a break-out (small comedones)
my skin barrier was not compromised at the time

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bvechiato

2 years ago
Review

Really irritating, itchy skin - but partner loves it
I haven't figured out which ingredient it in this caused the irritation but my non-sensitive skin partner (skin barrier made of steel, used CeraVe salicylic acid lotion everyday sometimes twice without any irritation) absolutely loves it and asked me to get him more of it. Go figure.