COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream Versus I'm from Rice Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream versus I'm from Rice Cream .

Last updated on March 12, 2024. Published on October 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream

I'm from Rice Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

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

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

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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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

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Ingredients Compared

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

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Betaine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Arginine • Panthenol • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Allantoin • Xanthan Gum

Oryza Sativa Bran Water • Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Synthetic Beeswax • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Bisabolol • Cetearyl Olivate • Panthenol • Sorbitan Olivate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Tocopherol • Phytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin

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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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Cetearyl Olivate

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sorbitan Olivate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Xanthan Gum

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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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

I'm from Rice Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

26% are loved or liked

26% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

52% are loved or liked

18% have mixed ratings

27% are disliked or very disliked

3% have no rating yet

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

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Reviews

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream 19 ingredients

3.8 /5

from 6 ratings

Hydrating (2) Heavy (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) No Scent (1) Great Value (1)

MeaganClare

1 year ago · Combination Skin

Review

It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick. It was really beneficial in repairing my moisture...

It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick
It's very moisturizing, but it can be too thick. It was really beneficial in repairing my moisture barrier, but it did cause some congestion and clogged pores.

COSRX

Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream

faulmag

6 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

Really moisturizing, didn't clog my pores--nice night cream. Very little goes a very long way.

COSRX

Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream

I'm from Rice Cream 33 ingredients

3.7 /5

from 3 ratings

AnaRitaSantos

12 months ago · Oily Skin

Review

Great product but not for oily skin
I've seen this product being recommended for combination skin and being praised by its brightening effects. I...

Great product but not for oily skin
I've seen this product being recommended for combination skin and being praised by its brightening effects. I thought I should try it but it was a mistake. Shea butter, Beeswax, Rice oil and a full list of other emolients made it impossible for my oily acne skin to handle it. I think the target skin type here is dry/very dry skin. Nonetheless, the consistency is beautiful and very elegant and the few times I used it as a night cream, it had a super brightening power in the next morning. Unfortunately I could not use it regularly and had to recycle it as hand creme.