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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 Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap

Starts at $12.99
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Starts at $112.00

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

Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterC12-20 Acid Peg-8 EsterGlycerinCetyl AlcoholNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateButylene GlycolTridecyl StearateButyrospermum Parkii ButterTridecyl TrimellitatePolymethyl MethacrylatePropanediolHypnea Musciformis ExtractGelidiella Acerosa ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterCentaurium Erythraea ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSapindus Mukorossi Fruit ExtractTamarindus Indica Seed Extract Saccharomyces Lysate ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractHydrolyzed Rice ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHordeum Vulgare ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8CreatineYeast ExtractSodium HyaluronateCaffeineSimmondsia Chinensis ButterTrehalosePhytosterolsAdenosine PhosphateAcetyl GlucosamineCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPropylene Glycol DicaprateSodium PCAPeg-100 StearateHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/HexacaprateDimethiconePotassium Cetyl PhosphateCarbomerPentylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaesalpinia Spinosa GumAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerSilicaParfumXanthan GumSodium HydroxideHexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolLimoneneLinaloolCaramelCI 19140

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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 Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

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

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.

4
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 Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
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.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 54.

6
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

7
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.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

47% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
31% 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 ratings
Works Well (5) Great Value (4) Light (3) Hydrating (3) Absorbs Well (3) Light Scent (3)
CustardBunny's avatar

CustardBunny

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
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...

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

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AlessandraRodriguez_228

6 months ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

Tom Ford Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer 61 ingredients

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