COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap Versus AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream
Updated on August 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream 68 ingredients
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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream 68 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering4-Terpineol
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethyl Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, 4-Terpineol, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCanavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Betaine, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Squalane, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Dipeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Dipeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phytosterols, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about Betaine1,2-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
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.
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 GumAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream 68 ingredients
Reviews
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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients
GAVE ME A BREAKOUT
first product to ever be a direct cause for acne, i hope i get to pinpoin which ingridient was. When i stopped using this, the acne went away too.
lasts forever
+ feels good on the skin
+not sticky or excessively fat
+ no smell
+ one little click is enough to last ur face and neck!
- can be expensive to buy
AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream 68 ingredients
This cream is effective for brightening and reducing dark spots, but I find it feels a bit heavy when used with any other serum. It hydrates well and leaves my skin soft, but when layered with serums, it can feel too rich. If you have oily skin or prefer a lighter texture, you might want to use it on its own or at night for better results.
