Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream versus Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream .
Published on December 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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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
COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream 36 ingredients
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Peg-40 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Stearic Acid
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Oleic Acid
- Polysorbate 20
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Brassica Campestris Sterols
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 😥
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COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream 36 ingredients
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream 36 ingredients
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Arachidyl Alcohol • Propolis Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Tromethamine • Dimethiconol • Caprylyl Glycol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ceramide NP • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Sucrose Stearate • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Hyaluronic Acid • Glycosphingolipids • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Panthenol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Peg-40 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Tromethamine • Polyacrylate-13 • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Polyisobutene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Squalane • Ceteareth-20 • Disodium EDTA • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Oleic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
COSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 NPCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 GumCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about CholesterolCOSRX Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Missha A'PIEU Puremedic Intense Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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