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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap versus Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on February 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Styling Creams & Spray

Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.

Price

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Buy Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap

Starts at $13.39
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Starts at $12.55

Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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 Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 3.

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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 Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 15.

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 19.

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

53% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap 19 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 16 reviews
CustardBunny's Avatar'
Nov 15, 2023

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

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

AlessandraRodriguez_228's Avatar'
Nov 16, 2023

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.

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.

ChantelleAng's Avatar'
Dec 5, 2023

used it for over a year. nvr ever give me problems. this brand nvr gave me problems. lightweight and moisturising perfect for humid hot weather. i wore it during winter time in europe too! super moisturising. through trying other...

used it for over a year. nvr ever give me problems. this brand nvr gave me problems. lightweight and moisturising perfect for humid hot weather. i wore it during winter time in europe too! super moisturising. through trying other moisturisers, this is still the best as dry/ combi girl

Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie 20 ingredients

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