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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap Versus Desert Essence Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion

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

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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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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When to use

1,228 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 30 ratings
Works Well (13) Great Value (11) Hydrating (11)
AlessandraRodriguez_228's avatar
Review

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.

CustardBunny's avatar

CustardBunny

1 year ago
Review

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

Desert Essence Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion 33 ingredients

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