COSRX Aloe Vera Oil-Free Moisture Cream Versus Dr.Belmeur Cica Recovery Cream
Updated on November 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Aloe Vera Oil-Free Moisture Cream 16 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Cica Recovery Cream 63 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX Aloe Vera Oil-Free Moisture Cream 16 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Cica Recovery Cream 63 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triethylhexanoin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAlanyl Glutamine
HumectantMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
PEG-100 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycereth-20
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium EDTA
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alanyl Glutamine, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, PEG-150 Distearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Madecassoside, Glycereth-20, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arachidyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Stearic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide EOP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
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COSRX Aloe Vera Oil-Free Moisture Cream 16 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Cica Recovery Cream 63 ingredients
